- The Covid-19 pandemic presented challenges to ensuring the safety and well-being of employees.
- The need to transition to remote work presented challenges.
GfK SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, GfK SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.8K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 36.8K 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
44.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined)
2021
Waste
411.74 tons/year
2021
Energy Use
18.8K MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.8K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 36.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Finalized the results of our 2021 corporate carbon footprint (CCF), showing a significant reduction in emissions versus our 2019 baseline, mainly due to reduced office locations and the impact of the pandemic on business travel and commuting.
- Reduced carbon emissions of local vehicle fleets by as much as 20% in some countries.
- 996 IT assets refurbished for reuse and 3,877 recycled for material recovery.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the share of women on the Senior Leadership Team to 40% by the end of 2023.
- Assess whether a pay gap exists between male and female employees and close any gap by the end of 2023.
- Establish a DEI dashboard with key KPIs on global, regional, and functional levels.
📅 Medium-term
- Further incorporate sustainable principles into procurement practices.
- Build out product offerings to provide additional market and consumer intelligence on sustainability.
- Increase the use of renewable energy and standardize other energy-saving measures in offices globally.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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