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Construction Work
DE
updated 4 days ago

Xella

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Xella International GmbH, commonly known as Xella, is a leading provider of innovative building materials and solutions, headquartered in Duisburg, Germany. Established in 2006, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, with a strong presence in key markets such as France, the Netherlands, and the UK. Specialising in the production of aerated concrete, lightweight concrete blocks, and insulation materials, Xella is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Their core products, including Ytong and Hebel, are distinguished by their superior thermal performance and eco-friendly properties, making them ideal for modern construction needs. With a robust market position, Xella has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for innovation and sustainability. The company continues to lead the way in the building materials sector, providing solutions that meet the evolving demands of the construction industry.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Xella's score of 39 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xella's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Xella International GmbH reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,270,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 270,192,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 63,579,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,586,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, Xella's emissions were about 2,388,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 402,236,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 82,183,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,332,720,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Xella has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Xella International GmbH, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the construction materials sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
480,723,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
273,702,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xella's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Xella is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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