Columbus A/S
Columbus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Columbus completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Columbus has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Columbus's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Columbus amounted to 518.41 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Columbus increased by 111.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Columbus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Columbus were 133.11 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Columbus's Scope 1 emissions increased by 44.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Columbus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Columbus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 387.82 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 385.3 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Columbus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Columbus's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 150.91% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Columbus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Columbus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Columbus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Columbus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Columbus reported 5,106.63 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Columbus includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Columbus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Columbus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,106.63 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Columbus's Scope 3 emissions increased by 213.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Columbus disclose?
In 2023, Columbus reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Columbus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Columbus's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,184.34 tCOâ‚‚e (81.37%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 763.55 tCOâ‚‚e (14.85%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 194.74 tCOâ‚‚e (3.79%)
Columbus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Columbus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Columbus reported a total carbon footprint of 5,625.04 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 199.8% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Columbus's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.85%.