Carbon Accounting

Creating Transparency. Understanding Emission. Taking Responsibility.

“Sustainability is not achieved at a single location. Our global carbon reporting combines data and expertise from our companies around the world to create a shared, transparent foundation. Only in this way can we make informed decisions, pursue our climate targets, and measure our contribution to a more sustainable future.”

Katharina Candia
Global Head of Sustainability

What Is Carbon Accounting?

Carbon accounting is the systematic measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.

It provides transparency about where emissions are generated and creates the foundation for developing effective climate action measures and tracking progress.

At Lohmann, carbon accounting covers two key areas:

Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) – measuring our company’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) – calculating the emissions associated with individual products throughout their life cycle.

Our Emissions at a Glance

The following graphics illustrate the various emission sources included in our Corporate Carbon Footprint across the value chain. It also shows how these emissions are categorized into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Scope 1: Direct Emissions

Production Processes

Fuel consumption

Refrigerant losses

On-site heat generation

Company Vehicle Fleet

Fuel use

Scope 2: Indirect Emissions

Electricity Consumption

Heat Supply

Steam Supply

Scope 3: Indirect Upstream Emissions

Purchased goods & services

Capital goods

Upstream transportation

Waste and wastewater treatment

Business travel

Employee commuting and home office

Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities

Scope 3: Indirect Downstream Emissions

Downstream Transportation & Distribution

End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products

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Why Does Lohmann Calculate Its Corporate Carbon Footprint?

Our Corporate Carbon Footprint forms the foundation of our climate management. It provides transparency about where greenhouse gas emissions arise across our global value chain and enables us to develop targeted measures to reduce them.

By calculating our footprint regularly, we can:

Identify the most significant sources of emissions
Measure our progress
Pursue science-based climate targets
Meet regulatory requirements
Provide our customers with transparent information

Which Standards Do We Follow?

Our carbon accounting is based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), the world’s leading standard for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.

The GHG Protocol categorizes emissions as follows:

Scope 1 – direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company
Scope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased energy
Scope 3 – all other indirect emissions across the value chain

Applying this internationally recognized standard ensures transparency and comparability while providing a reliable foundation for our climate management and sustainability reporting.

Carbon Accounting