- Climate change
- Supply chain security
- Maintaining business resilience in an uncertain environment
Tecnoglass Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Tecnoglass Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 390.4K tCO2eq/year. By scope: Scope 1: 83.0K tCO2eq/year; Scope 2: 3.4K tCO2eq/year; Scope 3: 304.0K 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
390.4K tCO2eq/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3.6%
of total energy
Water Usage
133.27 ML
2023
Waste
7.0K tons (approx. based on recoverable non-recoverable and hazardous waste)
2023
Energy Use
138.0K MWh
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). | 83.0K tCO2eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K tCO2eq/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 304.0K 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 | 390.4K tCO2eq/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Water Positive status
- Measured water footprint
- Measured greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) covering Scope 1, 2, and 3
- Implemented energy efficiency improvement project, replacing generators with more efficient units and implementing cogeneration systems
- Generated 3.6% of energy consumed by photovoltaic energy at zero cost
- Generated 33,024 MWh of clean energy from photovoltaic generation plant
- Increased recycling by 21%
- Reduced paper recycling by 32% due to PaperLess project
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Maintain authorizations for AEO and CTPAT programs with continuous improvement
- Continue implementation of AEO program as an exporter at C.I. ES Metals S.A.S.
📅 Medium-term
- Obtain carbon neutrality certification
- Third-party verification of GHG inventory
- Certification of carbon footprint of aluminum and glass production plants
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Enhancing Our EnvironmentLeading in Eco-Efficiency and InnovationPromoting Continuous Ethical and Responsible Growth