Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG

Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG's reported carbon emissions

Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in DE, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. For the 2024 reporting year, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1179.7 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 33.95 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 164.08 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, at approximately 11.56 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the most significant contributor within this scope. In the 2023 reporting year, Heraeus Precious Metals reported total emissions of approximately 11.31 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.85 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 165.05 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 11.10 billion kg CO2e. Looking at the 2021 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 13.09 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 41.91 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 162.45 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 12.90 billion kg CO2e. Heraeus Precious Metals has set ambitious climate targets. By 2025, the company aims to be carbon-neutral for its own operations, which includes a commitment to reduce energy consumption by 20% and transition to 100% green electricity. They also aspire to reach net zero in their own operations by transitioning processes to electricity or green hydrogen, with residual emissions of less than 10% to be offset. Furthermore, Heraeus Precious Metals has committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline year. They have a similar target for Scope 2 emissions, aiming for a 42% reduction by 2030 against the same baseline. The company's climate commitments are cascaded from Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG, as indicated by their status as a current subsidiary.