- Geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.
- Climate change risks (floods, drought, intense rainfall).
- Microplastic pollution.
- High employee turnover in some regions.
Aquafil S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Aquafil S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 976.2K tCO2eq/year. By scope: Scope 1: 61.7K tCO2eq/year; Scope 2: 12.1K tCO2eq/year; Scope 3: 902.4K tCO2eq/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
976.2K tCO2eq/year
2023
Renewable Energy
94% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
815.8 megaliters/year
2023
Waste
18.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.3M GJ/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). | 61.7K tCO2eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.1K tCO2eq/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 902.4K tCO2eq/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 | 976.2K tCO2eq/year |
| 2022 | 55.0K tCO2e/year (market-based Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 44.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 160.0K tCO2e (approx.) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developed ISO standard 4484-2 for measuring microplastics in textiles.
- Reported Scope 3 emissions for the first time.
- Conducted a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment.
- Conducted a Biodiversity Impact Assessment.
- Approved an Environmental Policy.
- Obtained ISO 14001 certification for two more plants (Aquafil USA and Asia Pacific).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Generate 60% of fiber turnover from ECONYL® products by 2025.
- Involve 60% of BCF EMEA customers in the post-industrial Take-Back program by 2025.
- Collect 35,000 tons of post-consumer waste by 2025.
- Start 13 projects involving final brands in eco-design and recycling of end-of-life garments by 2025.
- Certify all plants as ISO 14001 by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Certify all plants as ISO 50001 by 2028.
- Have at least 20% females in top and senior management by 2026.
🔭 Long-term
- Enrolling the Group in the Science Based Targets (SBTs) initiative by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CircularityClimate ChangeHuman CapitalInnovationSupply Chain SustainabilityHuman RightsDiversity & Inclusion