- Water scarcity impacting specific ALTANA sites, particularly in Asia
- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events (North America and Asia)
- Potential increase in raw material costs due to global adoption of carbon pricing mechanisms
- Risks related to the interpretation of tax law or other agreements
ALTANA AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ALTANA AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 77.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 76.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 86.9K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
77.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
1.2M m3/year
2023
Waste
25.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
577.6K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 76.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 86.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 92.4K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2020 | 92.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2019 | 181.9K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) by 16% compared to 2022 (77,769 tCO2e in 2023 vs 92,629 tCO2e in 2022)
- Global transition to electricity from renewable sources in 2020
- Reduced specific energy demand by 2% compared to 2022 (1.18 kWh/kg in 2023 vs 1.20 kWh/kg in 2022)
- Reduced hazardous waste by 15% compared to 2022 (16,988 tons in 2023 vs 19,923 tons in 2022)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce specific energy consumption by 2% per year until 2030
- Increase share of women in leadership positions to match percentage of women in the workforce
🔭 Long-term
- Voluntarily offsetting all CO2 equivalents generated in Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 categories from 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ProtectionSafetyHuman ResourcesGovernanceSocial ResponsibilitySupply Chain ManagementCompliance