Siemens cuts CO2 emissions by 20 percent

In September 2015, Siemens announced its intention to cut the carbon footprint of its operative business in half by 2020 and to become climate neutral by 2030. To achieve this, Siemens is focusing on four different levers: energy efficiency, decentralized energy systems, intelligent e-mobility solutions and the purchasing of clean electricity. Siemens invests €100 million in improving the energy efficiency of its own buildings and production facilities with expected annual savings of about €20 million from 2020 onwards. One year after the launch of its CO₂-neutral program, Siemens is already making significant advances in reducing its CO₂-footprint. The company was able to cut its CO₂ emissions from 2.2 million tons in fiscal 2014 to 1.7 million tons in fiscal 2016. Just recently, Siemens has joined the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC).

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Munich, Dec 01, 2016

Siemens cuts CO2 emissions by 20 percent

Carbon dioxide emissions lowered from 2.2 million to 1.7 million tons
Siemens expects savings of €20 million a year
Siemens solutions have enabled customers to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 521 million tons

One year after the launch of its decarbonization program, Siemens is already making significant advances in reducing its carbon footprint. The company was able to cut its CO2 emissions from 2.2 million tons in fiscal 2014 to 1.7 million tons in fiscal 2016. A major portion of the carbon dioxide savings – 200,000 tons – were achieved at locations in Germany.

Munich, Nov 05, 2015

Siemens receives top marks in world’s largest climate-protection ranking

For the first time, maximum number of points in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
CDP praises Siemens for high transparency of its environmental reporting
Signal for COP 21: Business must take the lead in climate protection

For the first time, Siemens has achieved the highest possible score in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the world’s largest climate-protection survey. For the transparency of its reporting on the opportunities and risks associated with climate change, the company received 100 (2014: 99) out of 100 possible points. In addition, Siemens’ efforts to achieve energy efficiency and cut CO2 emissions enabled the company to reach Band A, the highest performance range. As a result, the company is also included in the Carbon Performance Leadership Index.

Munich, Sep 22, 2015

Siemens to be climate neutral by 2030

CO2 emissions to be cut 50 percent as early as 2020
€100 million investment in improving energy efficiency
Annual savings of €20 million expected

Siemens aims to be the world's first major industrial company to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. The company plans to cut its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – which currently total about 2.2 million metric tons a year – in half by as early as 2020. To achieve these goals, Siemens will invest some €100 million over the next three years in order to reduce the energy footprint of its production facilities and buildings.