- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine.
- Potential human rights violations in the production of photovoltaic modules in China.
- Temporary shortages of specific chemical additives and input materials.
- Growing resistance to infrastructure projects impacting the natural environment.
MVV Energie AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MVV Energie AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.1M tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.7M tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 127.0K tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 6.0M tonnes CO2e. 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
6.1M tonnes CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
41% of proprietary electricity generation
of total energy
📊 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). | 2.7M tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 127.0K tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.0M tonnes CO2e |
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 | 6.1M tonnes CO2e |
| 2022 | 3.6M + 147000 + 5072000 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 2 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1) by 26% year-on-year.
- Increased renewable energy share of proprietary electricity generation to 41% (from 32%).
- Increased green heat share of proprietary heat generation to 46% (from 39%).
- Connected renewable energy plants with capacities of 1,436 MW to the grid.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% green district heat in Mannheim by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Triple proprietary electricity generation from renewable energies to around 2,000 megawatts by 2030.
- 100% green district heat in Offenbach by 2030.
- 100% green electricity generation at the Group by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- #climatepositive by 2035.
- 100% green district heat in Kiel by 2035.
- Discontinue fossil-based energy generation by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic PerformanceEnergy and EnvironmentSystem TransformationEmployees and Society