- Geopolitical crises and European sustainability regulations.
- Slow adoption of new European reporting standards and circular economy principles in the construction and furniture industries.
- Increased use of recycled materials and stricter material requirements.
- Reserved customer response to a holistic approach to sustainability in the B2B sector.
- Implementation of the circular economy in various industries requires extensive collaboration and transparency.
REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 63.7K tCO2e (market-based scope 1+2); 105229 tCO2e (location-based scope 1+2); 1253773 tCO2e (market-based scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 7.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 56.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.3M 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
63.7K tCO2e (market-based scope 1+2); 105229 tCO2e (location-based scope 1+2); 1253773 tCO2e (market-based scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
65%
of total energy
Water Usage
184.7 megalitres/year
2023
Waste
22.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
265.5 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). | 7.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 56.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3M 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 | 63.7K tCO2e (market-based scope 1+2); 105229 tCO2e (location-based scope 1+2); 1253773 tCO2e (market-based scope 3) |
| 2021 | 142.1K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 133770 tCO2e (Scope 2) (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 53% compared to 2018 baseline.
- 65% of electricity consumed at plants came from renewable energy sources in 2023.
- Achieved a global recycling quota of 20.2%.
- EMEA recyclates quota amounted to 23.4%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption per euro of factory revenue by 10% by 2025
- Achieve zero scope 2 emissions by 2025
- Achieve 17% women in management positions by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% share of green electricity via off-site or on-site PPAs in EMEA
- Achieve 20% recycled content in REHAU products worldwide by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040 (Window Solutions division)
- Long-term alignment with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionCircular economyDiversity and InclusionSustainable corporate managementEnvironmental and social standards in the value chain