Dr. Behr GmbH has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) for the 2023 financial year. The inventory documents the greenhouse gas emissions covered by the assessment and provides a basis for identifying major emission sources and evaluating potential measures to reduce emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2
For the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2023, direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) totaling 19.08 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e) were reported.
The company’s vehicle fleet accounted for the largest share at 74.8%, while the remaining 25.2% resulted from heating oil consumption.
Under the market-based approach to calculating Scope 2 emissions, no greenhouse gas emissions were reported for purchased electricity, taking into account the procurement of electricity from renewable sources. This figure refers exclusively to the market-based accounting method and does not imply that the physical electricity supply is emission-free.
The reported emission figures cover the assessed Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories. Other indirect emissions along the value chain (Scope 3) are not included in these figures.
Electricity Generation from the Company’s Own Photovoltaic System
In June 2023, Dr. Behr GmbH commissioned its own photovoltaic system.
During 2023, the system generated a total of 3,525 kWh of electricity. Of this amount, 2,496 kWh were consumed directly by the company, while 1,029 kWh were fed into the public electricity grid. The company’s total electricity consumption during the same period was 23,891 kWh.
The photovoltaic system enables Dr. Behr GmbH to cover part of its operational electricity demand with self-generated solar power, thereby reducing the amount of electricity purchased from the public grid.
A Basis for Further Measures
The greenhouse gas inventory helps Dr. Behr GmbH systematically document operational emission sources and identify potential opportunities for future emission reduction measures.
In addition to using electricity from renewable energy sources, the company has supported external climate protection projects in connection with shipping services provided by its logistics partner UPS. These carbon offsetting measures are considered separately from the greenhouse gas inventory and do not reduce the emissions actually generated.
Greater Transparency Through Regular Greenhouse Gas Accounting
By recording and evaluating its greenhouse gas emissions, Dr. Behr GmbH is improving the information available for assessing the climate impact of its business operations.
The collected data can help track emission trends and evaluate further measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Would you like to learn more about our greenhouse gas inventory, the emission sources covered, or the measures we have implemented so far? Please feel free to contact us.
