Muhr und Bender KG

Muhr und Bender KG's reported carbon emissions

Muhr und Bender KG, headquartered in Germany, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact, evidenced by its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data and ambitious climate targets. **Emissions Overview:** In 2023, Muhr und Bender KG reported total GHG emissions of approximately 3.4 billion kg CO2e. This total comprised: * **Scope 1 emissions:** Approximately 103.96 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. * **Scope 2 emissions:** Approximately 353.90 million kg CO2e (location-based), largely due to purchased electricity. * **Scope 3 emissions:** Approximately 2.94 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion at approximately 2.02 billion kg CO2e. Other significant contributors include the use of sold products (approximately 493.90 million kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (approximately 262.02 million kg CO2e). For comparison, in 2021, total emissions were approximately 2.74 million kg CO2e, and in 2019, total emissions were approximately 4.11 billion kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Muhr und Bender KG has set forth comprehensive climate targets, aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, aiming for significant reductions across its value chain. These commitments are based on a 2019 baseline year: * **Net-Zero Ambition:** The company is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2035. * **Long-Term Targets:** Muhr und Bender KG aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2035. * **Near-Term Targets (by 2030):** * A 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. * Increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 2% in 2019 to 100%. * A 57.5% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions (specifically for purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and upstream leased assets) per amount of procured raw materials. These targets indicate a strong strategic focus on decarbonisation and a proactive approach to mitigating climate change within its operations and supply chain.