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Construction Work
DE
updated 15 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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41

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Xella's score of 41 is higher than 69% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 2,700,192,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 63,579,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 1,586,622,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant commitment to sustainability, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Xella aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% within the same timeframe. In 2022, the company reported emissions of approximately 402,236,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 82,183,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 2,332,720,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The emissions data indicates a trend towards increased accountability and transparency in their environmental impact. Xella's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the levels required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The targets include land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to carbon management. The emissions data is cascaded from Xella International GmbH, reflecting their corporate family relationship. As a current subsidiary, Xella is actively working towards these ambitious climate goals, contributing to the broader efforts in the construction materials sector to mitigate climate change.

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

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xella is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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