Wienerberger AG
Wienerberger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Wienerberger 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).
Wienerberger has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 Wienerberger's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wienerberger amounted to 1,988,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wienerberger decreased by 31.98%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Wienerberger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wienerberger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wienerberger were 1,909,400 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Wienerberger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Wienerberger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Wienerberger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 31.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Wienerberger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Wienerberger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,600 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Wienerberger reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Wienerberger's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 49.36% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Wienerberger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Wienerberger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Wienerberger's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wienerberger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Wienerberger reported 2,244,600 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 2023 disclosure of Wienerberger includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Wienerberger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wienerberger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Wienerberger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,244,600 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wienerberger disclose?
In 2023, Wienerberger reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Wienerberger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Wienerberger's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 380,200 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Wienerberger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wienerberger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Wienerberger reported a total carbon footprint of 4,232,600 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 44.81% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Wienerberger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 53.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 45.11%.