Osram Licht AG
Osram Licht's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2020, Osram Licht 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).
Osram Licht has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Osram Licht's Operational Emissions
In 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Osram Licht amounted to 289,700 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 2019, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Osram Licht decreased by 6.49%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Osram Licht's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Osram Licht's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2020, the total Scope 1 emissions of Osram Licht were 29,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Osram Licht reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Osram Licht's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2019), Osram Licht's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Osram Licht's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2020, Osram Licht reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 207,100 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 260,500 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Osram Licht reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Osram Licht's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Osram Licht 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2019), Osram Licht's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Osram Licht 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Osram Licht use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2020, Osram Licht reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Osram Licht's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Osram Licht's Value Chain Emissions
In 2020, Osram Licht reported 15,794,200 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 2020 disclosure of Osram Licht includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2019, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Osram Licht's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Osram Licht's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2020, Osram Licht reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,794,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 5.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Osram Licht reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Osram Licht's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2019), Osram Licht's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Osram Licht 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Osram Licht disclose?
In 2020, Osram Licht reported emissions for 5 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 Osram Licht's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2020, the largest contributors to Osram Licht's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 15,000,000 tCO₂e (94.97%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 702,000 tCO₂e (4.44%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 55,300 tCO₂e (0.35%)
Osram Licht's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Osram Licht’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2020, Osram Licht reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,200 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,568 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Osram Licht's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Osram Licht's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2020, Osram Licht reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.93 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Osram Licht rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2020, Osram Licht ranked 19 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Osram Licht among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Osram Licht's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2020, Osram Licht reported a total carbon footprint of 16,083,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.31% decrease compared to 2019, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Osram Licht's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.62%. a