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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Schuco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Schuco's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Schuco's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Schüco International KG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,783,873,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (19,740,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (2,627,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (1,761,506,000 kg CO2e). This marked a significant reduction from previous years, reflecting their commitment to sustainability. Schüco has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they plan to increase their annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 84% in 2018 to 89% by 2025. Looking further ahead, Schüco has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across their value chain by 2040, with a more aggressive near-term target of a 46.2% reduction in emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate Schüco's dedication to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions and increased reliance on renewable energy sources.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,444,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 814,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,464,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Schuco is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
