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Gelsenwasser AG

Common Name

Gelsenwasser

Country

Germany

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Utilities - Diversified

Employees

1,898

Ticker

WWG

Exchange

DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG

Website

www.gelsenwasser.de

Description

Gelsenwasser AG is a leading utility company primarily involved in the supply of water, acting as a crucial player in the utility sector. Headquartered in Germany, the company's principal function is ... Show more

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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
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
Market-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the market-based method, which reflects contractual instruments such as supplier-specific emission factors or renewable energy certificates (RECs).	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Location-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the location-based method, which reflects average emission factors of the local grid.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Unspecified Calculation Method Indirect emissions from purchased energy where the company did not specify a location-based or market-based accounting method.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Categories of Scope 3 (3 categories)
Capital Goods (Cat. 2) Emissions from the production and delivery of long-term capital assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3) Emissions related to the production of fuels and energy purchased by the company that are not included in Scope 1 or 2 (e.g. extraction, refining, transport).	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11) Emissions that occur during the use of goods and services sold by the company, especially for energy-using products.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company relative to the company's total revenues in USD for the corresponding fiscal year.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000

Verified Sources Behind Gelsenwasser’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Gelsenwasser's Annual Report 2024

b. Gelsenwasser's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Gelsenwasser's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGelsenwasser amounted to27,147metric 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 Gelsenwasserincreased by 156.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.^{a, b}

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.^{a, b}

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 2of 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^a

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.^{a, b}

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 529.96, 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.^{a, b}

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

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