VAT Group AG
VAT Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, VAT 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).
VAT Group 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 | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 VAT Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of VAT Group amounted to 18,095 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of VAT Group increased by 59.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
VAT Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are VAT Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of VAT Group were 1,449 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has VAT Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, VAT Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 50.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), VAT Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 36.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are VAT Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, VAT Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,106 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 16,646 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has VAT Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, VAT Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 44.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), VAT Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 61.67% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does VAT Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, VAT Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
VAT Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into VAT Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, VAT Group reported 451,553 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 VAT Group includes a breakdown across 9 of 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
VAT Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are VAT Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, VAT Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 451,553 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 73.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has VAT Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, VAT Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,831.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), VAT Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does VAT Group disclose?
In 2024, VAT Group reported emissions for 9 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 VAT Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to VAT Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 292,578 tCO₂e (64.79%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 119,849 tCO₂e (26.54%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 12,945 tCO₂e (2.87%)
VAT Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into VAT Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, VAT Group reported a total carbon footprint of 469,648 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.19% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to VAT Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.15% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.54%. a