Bischof + Klein
Bischof + Klein, officially known as Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KG, is a leading manufacturer specialising in plastics packaging films and sheets, including laminated solutions. Headquartered in Germany, the company serves a broad international market with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1910, Bischof + Klein has established a long-standing reputation for innovation and quality within the plastics industry.
The company’s core offerings include flexible packaging films, shrink films, and laminated materials, recognised for their durability and customised solutions. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, Bischof + Klein continues to set industry standards, maintaining a prominent position in the plastics packaging sector. Its commitment to quality and innovation has made it a trusted partner for diverse industrial applications worldwide.
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Industry Intensity
Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bischof + Klein's reported carbon emissions
Bischof + Klein, a plastics packaging film and sheet manufacturer headquartered in Germany, has reported its carbon emissions for recent years. For 2024, the company's total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 41,178,000 kg CO2e. This comprised about 16,783,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 24,395,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the preceding year, 2023, Bischof + Klein recorded total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of about 29,302,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 15,767,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 13,535,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2022, total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 31,852,000 kg CO2e, consisting of around 18,467,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 13,385,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2021, the company's total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 37,063,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 20,217,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 16,696,000 kg CO2e. Bischof + Klein has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions data.
The company is actively pursuing emissions reduction initiatives. Targets include a 30% reduction in gas consumption for heat generation in one hall area by 2023 (starting in 2022), and a 20% reduction in electricity consumption for cooling in some production areas by 2024 (starting in 2022). Additionally, there is a target to reduce electricity consumption of some systems for generating low temperatures by 15% by 2023 (starting in 2022). Looking towards 2025, Bischof + Klein aims for a 10% reduction in emissions, equivalent to 3,200 metric tonnes, and to implement 100% of its product portfolio in keeping with D4ACE standards. The company is committed to near-term emission reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Bischof + Klein’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
10% reduction in Scope 1
We aim to reduce our emissions by 10% (3,200 metric tonnes*) and to implement 100% of our product portfolio in keeping with D4ACE** by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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