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 specific contributions of about 19,740,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,627,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,761,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Germany, the company’s emissions totalled around 23,693,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 7,869,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. 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, the company has committed to a long-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2040, using 2019 as the base year. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2040. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity, targeting a rise from 88.9% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. 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. Overall, Schüco's emissions data and reduction targets demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility 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 |
| 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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