About the SBTi
The latest climate science from the IPCC - described by the UN as “code red for humanity” - shows it is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, but we are dangerously close to that threshold. Therefore, it is urgent to achieving net-zero before 2050.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. The SBTi develops standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels and reach net-zero by 2050 at latest.
We are committed to doing our part to limit global warming in line with the Paris Agreement, therefore Webtotrade decided to develop near-term targets in line with the SBTi.
The SBTi is incorporated as a charity and their partners are CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The SBTi has approved webtotrade GmbH’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target: webtotrade GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 45% by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions.
Our Approved Near-Terms Targets
The SBTi has approved webtotrade GmbH’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target: webtotrade GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 45% by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions.
Our Corporate Carbon Footprint 2024
In 2024 we measured for the first time our scope 1 and 2 emissions, representing a total of 3.275 t CO₂e (market-based), with the following split:
Our scope 1 emissions are mostly related to our combustion engine company car, whereas our scope 2 emissions are mainly related to the conventional electricity used in the warehouse.
Webtotrade plans to measure the scope 3 emissions starting 2025, extending our Corporate Carbon Footrpint calculations to purchased goods and services, transports, waste and end of life of sold products, as well as business trips and employee commuting.
In the coming years, we will continue to assess and report our emissions to ensure progress towards targets.
The SBTi has approved webtotrade GmbH’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target: webtotrade GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 45% by 2030 from a 2024 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions.
Major reduction measures
Webtotrade’s s pursuit of improving energy efficiency has been characterized by already implementing energy efficiency measures in the previous years: webtotrade is already using wood pellets to heat the office as well as renewable electricity, and its warehouse is being heated using infrared technology.
Furthermore, webtotrade plans to achieve its targets by replacing company’s owned vehicules using fossil fuels with electric cars in 2025. The emissions related to the combustion of gasoline are representing 98% of the scope 1 emissions in 2024. Another levers would be to increase the share of the electric loading of the cars inhouse, to ensure the loading with green electricity (scope 2 ).
Sustainability
While measuring and reducing our emissions marks a major step on our sustainability journey, we are extending beyond carbon footprint and will continue to assessour impact on the environment through annual reviews of operational factors that potentially impact the external environment, such as energy and water consumption, and waste management.
Webtotrade’s GHG emissions in 2024, market-based [tCO2e]:
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 Direct Emissions | 1,290 |
| Heating | 0,021 |
| Transport Own Vehicles | 1,269 |
| Scope 2 Indirect Emissions (Market-based) | 1,985 |
| Electricity, (conventional & renewable) | 1,985 |
| Total Scope 1 + 2 (Market-based) | 3,274 |
Webtotrade energy consumption in 2024:
| Emission source | Consumption | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Wood Pellets | Heating of office building | 4.318,0 kWh |
| Gasoline | Company-owned fleet | 485,5 L |
| Electricity | ||
| Electricity, renewable | Office | 1.196,6 kWh |
| Electricity, conventional | Warehouse | 4.185,7 kWh |
| Electricity, conventional | Electric cars | 18.500 km |
Webtotrade’s Waste Breakdown of waste by type in 2024 [kg]:
Total amount of water withdrawn from all sites 26,32
Webtotrade’s Waste Breakdown of waste by type in 2024 [kg]:
| Total Non-hazardous waste | 302 |
|---|---|
| Material Recycling | |
| Recycling | 90 |
| Recycling, electronics | 50 |
| Incinerated with energy recovery | |
| Mixed municipal waste |
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