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Tracking the development of Scope 3 emissions over time
is essential to gain a complete understanding of STEFFCA’s climate footprint, as these emissions represent the
largest and most complex part of our overall impact.
Scope 3 includes indirect emissions from both upstream
and downstream activities, such as supplier operations,
logistics, business travel, and the end-of-life treatment of
products. Continuous monitoring of these trends enables
us to evaluate the effectiveness of our value chain initiatives while also identifying new risks and focus areas that
require targeted action.
STEFFCA’s Scope 3 emissions have 昀氀uctuated signi昀椀cantly over the past four years. Upstream emissions increased
from 428 tonnes in 2021 to 1,126 tonnes in 2024, peaking
in 2022, while downstream emissions grew from 6 tonnes
in 2021 to 82 tonnes in 2023, before falling to 51 tonnes in
2024. These trends highlight the complexity and variability
of value chain emissions, in昀氀uenced by changes in procurement, logistics, and customer behaviour.
Emissions
DEVELOPMENT IN SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS 2023–2024
From 2023 to 2024, total Scope 3 emissions increased by
8%, primarily driven by changes in upstream activities:
2023
Scope 3 Downstream
2024
•
Purchased goods and services, the largest source of
Scope 3 emissions, increased by 9%, re昀氀ecting STEFFCA’s growth and the corresponding rise in procurement levels.
•
Business travel rose sharply – from 2.66 tonnes to
26.58 tonnes – primarily due to on-site installation
projects abroad for technical insulation jackets. This
increase mirrors growth and higher demand within
this business area.
•
Employee commuting increased by 39%, driven by a
larger workforce and a generally higher level of on-site
presence.
•
Upstream transportation and distribution grew
by 30%, a result of STEFFCA’s expansion and the
increased need for transporting raw materials to the
company.
POSITIVE TRENDS IN SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS
•
Capital goods decreased signi昀椀cantly – from 14.52
tonnes to 0.05 tonnes – due to lower investment
levels in this category.
•
Waste generated in operations fell slightly by 3%,
indicating stable waste management routines.
•
In the downstream categories, total emissions decreased by 38%, primarily driven by a 61% reduction in
downstream transportation and distribution, resulting
from improved data accuracy.
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
The development of Scope 3 emissions re昀氀ects STEFFCA’s business growth and increased activity levels.
While the reduction in downstream emissions shows progress in data quality and operational ef昀椀ciency, the increase
in upstream emissions is mainly due to higher production
and procurement volumes, as well as greater travel and
transport activity linked to installation projects.
Going forward, the focus will be on closer collaboration
with suppliers, enhanced sustainable procurement strategies, and optimised mobility and logistics to maintain
positive trends while continuing to limit overall emissions.
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