Schuco Sustainability Profile
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 23,693,000 kg CO2e in Germany, comprising 7,869,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Globally, their Scope 1 emissions alone reached about 16,060,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Schüco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2040. Their long-term targets include a significant reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, using 2019 as the base year. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity, targeting 100% by 2030, up from 88.9% in 2019. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Schüco's commitment to limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. Data cascaded from Schüco International KG indicates a structured approach to emissions management, with clear reduction targets and a commitment to sustainability within the building products sector.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,019,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,796,237,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Schuco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Schuco has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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