Gelsenwasser AG
Gelsenwasser's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Gelsenwasser 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).
Gelsenwasser has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Gelsenwasser's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gelsenwasser amounted to 27,147 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).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gelsenwasser increased by 156.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Gelsenwasser's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gelsenwasser's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gelsenwasser were 20,216 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gelsenwasser's Scope 1 emissions increased by 159.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Gelsenwasser's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,917 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,931 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Gelsenwasser use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Gelsenwasser's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Gelsenwasser's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported 663,834 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Gelsenwasser includes a breakdown across 2 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 chaina
Gelsenwasser's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gelsenwasser's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported total Scope 3 emissions of 663,834 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 3.84% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.16% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gelsenwasser's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Gelsenwasser's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gelsenwasser disclose?
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Gelsenwasser's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Gelsenwasser's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 619,344 tCO₂e (96.16%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 24,710 tCO₂e (3.84%)
Gelsenwasser's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Gelsenwasser’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,216 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,079 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Gelsenwasser's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Gelsenwasser's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 575.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Gelsenwasser rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Gelsenwasser ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Gelsenwasser among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Gelsenwasser's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Gelsenwasser reported a total carbon footprint of 690,981 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.1% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Gelsenwasser's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.93%.a