Syntegon gains critical Science Based Targets initiative validation on sustainability goals
Syntegon was among exhibitors at this year's ProSweets event in Cologne. Pic: Neill Barston
A significant goal has been achieved by Syntegon, as the company gains Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its climate targets, as part of its core sustainability strategy, reports Neill Barston.
According to the German-headquartered industry equipment, technology and systems business, finding environmentally-mindful solutions with its operations is of central importance to its growth strategy.
In line with the Paris climate change agreement goal of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5°C, until 2030, the processing and packaging specialist aims to reduce primary Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.3 percent compared to 2019 – these result from direct emissions from owned and controlled sources, such as heating fuel, as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy, such as electricity.
Furthermore, as the business confirmed, it plans to cut its Scope 3 CO2 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and the use of sold machines, by 25 percent compared to 2022.
“This is an ambitious goal, as our machines are designed for a long lifespan and we need to plan well into the future,” explains Steffen Carbon, coordinator for development methods at Syntegon. “By establishing long-term partnerships with our customers, we support them on their way to more sustainability – with newly developed, resource-efficient technologies and lifecycle services.”
The SBTi develops standards, tools, and guidelines that enable companies to set themselves targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 1.5°C and achieve a net-zero level by 2050. The validation confirms that Syntegon’s sustainability targets are in line with the 1.5°C goal.
While being an ambitious target, it addresses the right levers as Scope 3 alone accounts for 95 percent of the company’s total CO2 emissions, primarily caused by the operation of its machines at customer premises. And Syntegon goes even further: “We opt for real reductions rather than CO2 compensations,” Carbon underlines.
Moreover, the business explained that it had placed a key focus on the energy consumption of its machines, which significantly reduces emissions, but also lowers operating costs.
This includes measures to reduce emissions with environmentally friendly alternatives such as green steel and renewable energy in its own production. “Thanks to our comprehensive goals, we are a reliable partner for customers who also set high standards for sustainability and increasingly expect the same from their suppliers. We share their values and actively support them in implementing a future-proof sustainability strategy,” explains Torsten Türling, CEO of the Syntegon Group.
