Wacker Chemie AG
Wacker Chemie Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Wacker Chemie disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Wacker Chemie also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Wacker Chemie also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, Wacker Chemie also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Wacker Chemie's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Wacker Chemie's Energy Renewability
In 2023, Wacker Chemie consumed a total of 38.4 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 2.18% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 97.82% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
Wacker Chemie's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Wacker Chemie's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie consumed a total of 38.4 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 2.18% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that Wacker Chemie has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.
Are Wacker Chemie's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2021, Wacker Chemie's total energy consumption decreased by 2.33%, including a further 3.06% drop in 2023, highlighting a continued decline in energy use.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Wacker Chemie's consumption increased by 2.83%, including a 10.26% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.
Overall, Wacker Chemie has reduced its total energy consumption while steadily increasing its use of renewables, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing its energy-related environmental footprint.
Wacker Chemie's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into Wacker Chemie's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, Wacker Chemie disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Wacker Chemie's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Wacker Chemie's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Wacker Chemie's energy consumption?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Electricity (Unspecified Source) (43.31%)
- Natural Gas (39.22%)
- Coal, Other Sources and Wood Fuel (12.38%)
How diverse is Wacker Chemieās energy consumption mix?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie consumed energy from 6 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Wacker Chemie to produce energy?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie's energy production came primarily from
- Hydropower and Other Sources (100%)
How diverse is Wacker Chemieās energy production mix?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Hydropower and Other Sources alone making up 100% of total output.
Wacker Chemie's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into Wacker Chemie's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, Wacker Chemie reported total energy inflows of 18.59 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 17.75 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 838,800 Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 4.51%, reflecting a 45.86% percentage point increase from the previous year (2022) and a 5.13% percentage point increase since 2021.
Wacker Chemie's production share has remained relatively consistent over time, with no significant fluctuations. This stability may indicate a deliberate sourcing strategy built on predictable supply patterns, or a balanced reliance on both internal and external energy sources.
Wacker Chemie's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased