Progroup AG

Progroup AG's Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments (Germany)

Progroup AG, a German corrugated and solid fibre box manufacturer, is actively working to reduce its environmental footprint. In 2024, the company's total reported greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 391.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), 311.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling), and 825.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions (all other indirect emissions in the value chain).

Comparing recent data, Progroup AG's total emissions have seen fluctuations. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 1.57 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 390.8 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 311.9 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 868.7 million kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e, with about 427.2 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 267.2 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 657.6 million kg CO2e (Scope 3). For 2021, Progroup AG reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 477.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 264.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 data not fully disclosed for that year. Going further back, in 2012, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 309.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 218.8 million kg CO2e.

Climate Targets:

Progroup AG has set ambitious near-term intensity reduction targets. By 2025, the company aims to reduce its specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 35%, relative to its total output of containerboard and corrugated board sheets, using a 2021 baseline. Looking further ahead, the company targets a 40% saving in specific emissions by 2030, with a new power plant expected to contribute significantly to this achievement. These targets highlight Progroup AG's commitment to decarbonisation within the corrugated and solid fibre box manufacturing industry.