Schuco
Schüco International KG, commonly known as Schüco, is a leading provider of innovative building envelope solutions, headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany. Founded in 1951, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond, specialising in high-performance windows, doors, and façades. Schüco is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, offering products that integrate advanced technology with aesthetic design. Their core offerings include aluminium and PVC-U systems, which are distinguished by their durability and thermal insulation properties. With a focus on quality and innovation, Schüco has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to modern architecture and construction. The company continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving forward the future of building technology.
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Schuco's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Schüco International KG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,783,873,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions at about 1,761,506,000 kg CO2e. In Germany, the company’s emissions totalled around 23,693,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,869,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 752,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 15,072,000 kg CO2e. Schüco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, Schüco plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 88.9% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Schüco aims for a 30% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. The company is actively working towards these targets to contribute to limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. Overall, Schüco's long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions by 2040 from the 2019 baseline, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,759,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,019,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,570,582,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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