Wienerberger AG
Wienerberger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 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 |
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Wienerberger's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wienerberger amounted to 1,995,594 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 Wienerberger increased by 0.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Wienerberger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wienerberger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wienerberger were 1,723,188 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Wienerberger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Wienerberger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wienerberger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Wienerberger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Wienerberger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,907 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 272,406 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Wienerberger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Wienerberger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Wienerberger's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wienerberger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Wienerberger reported 2,531,291 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 Wienerberger includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Wienerberger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wienerberger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Wienerberger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,531,291 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wienerberger's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wienerberger disclose?
In 2024, Wienerberger reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Wienerberger's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,813,752 tCO₂e (71.65%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 417,104 tCO₂e (16.48%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 300,435 tCO₂e (11.87%)
Wienerberger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wienerberger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Wienerberger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,723,188 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,696 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 366.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Wienerberger's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Wienerberger's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Wienerberger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 366.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,831.06 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Wienerberger rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Wienerberger ranked 8 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Wienerberger is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Wienerberger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Wienerberger reported a total carbon footprint of 4,526,885 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.95% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Wienerberger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 55.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 38.07%. a