Varta AG
Varta's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Varta 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).
Varta has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 Varta's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Varta amounted to 33,987 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Varta increased by 361.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Varta's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Varta's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Varta were 4,381 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Varta reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Varta's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Varta's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Varta's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Varta reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,148 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 29,606 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Varta use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Varta reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Varta's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Varta's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Varta reported 414,841 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 2022 disclosure of Varta includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Varta's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Varta's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Varta reported total Scope 3 emissions of 414,841 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 65.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Varta disclose?
In 2022, Varta reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Varta's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Varta's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 44,132 tCOâ‚‚e (47.78%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 17,808 tCOâ‚‚e (19.28%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 14,420 tCOâ‚‚e (15.61%)
Varta's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Varta's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Varta reported a total carbon footprint of 448,828 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5,995.72% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Varta's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.6%.