The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated Syntegon’s climate targets, confirming their relevance in achieving the global 1.5°C objective. Sustainable solutions are a cornerstone of Syntegon’s corporate and growth strategy: until 2030, the processing and packaging specialist aims to reduce its so-called Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.3% 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. Additionally, Syntegon 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.”
Ambitious targets with real reductions
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.
Sustainable supply chain through reduced energy use and lower emissions
Syntegon focuses on reducing the energy consumption of its machines. This not only significantly reduces emissions, but also lowers operating costs. Sustainability along the entire supply chain is also a top priority for Syntegon. 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.
