Faber-Castell AG

Faber-Castell AG's reported carbon emissions

Faber-Castell AG, headquartered in Germany and operating within the paper and paper products industry, has demonstrated a reduction in its carbon emissions over recent years. In 2021, the company reported a total of approximately 26.3 million kg CO2e in emissions. This breakdown included approximately 5.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 14.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for the same year were approximately 6.3 million kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from previous years. In 2020, Faber-Castell AG's total emissions were approximately 35.1 million kg CO2e, comprising about 4.4 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 20.8 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 9.9 million kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2019, total emissions stood at approximately 48.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 4.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 27.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 15.8 million kg CO2e. Emissions in 2018 were approximately 47.5 million kg CO2e, and in 2017, they were approximately 64.1 million kg CO2e. Faber-Castell AG has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims for a 55% reduction in its company-wide carbon footprint by 2029/30, using 2019/20 as a reference year. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Faber-Castell is working towards becoming energy self-sufficient by 2034/45, also referencing the 2019/20 period. In the past, from 2009 to 2011, the company successfully reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by approximately 80% through the use of renewable energy sources.