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GEA Group AG
GEA Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, GEA Group 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).
GEA Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into GEA Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGEA Group amounted to65,749metric 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GEA Groupdecreased by 3.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
GEA Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GEA Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GEA Group were 32,278 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has GEA Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, GEA Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), GEA Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are GEA Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, GEA Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,126 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 33,471 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has GEA Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, GEA Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 27.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), GEA Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that GEA Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does GEA Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, GEA Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
GEA Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into GEA Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, GEA Group reported 25,350,720 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of GEA Group includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
GEA Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GEA Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, GEA Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,350,720 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 5.31%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94.69%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has GEA Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, GEA Group's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 32.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), GEA Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GEA Group disclose?
In 2024, GEA Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of GEA Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to GEA Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 24,003,441 tCOâ‚‚e(94.69%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,121,236 tCOâ‚‚e(4.42%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 140,876 tCOâ‚‚e(0.56%)
GEA Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GEA Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, GEA Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,278 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,642 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.72 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
GEA Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GEA Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, GEA Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.72 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.32, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does GEA Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, GEA Group ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
GEA Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into GEA Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, GEA Group reported a total carbon footprint of 25,416,469 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.45% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to GEA Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.13%.a