Climate change | Driving action to reduce our carbon footprint

Our emissions profile
BOBST’s carbon emissions are assessed annually following the GHG Protocol, with Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations consolidated across all BOBST-branded entities under operational control. In 2024, our total GHG emissions amounted to 4,022,595 tCO₂e.

• Scope 1 & 2 emissions represent 0.3% of our total footprint. These are generated by energy consumption at our industrial facilities and vehicle fleet.
• Scope 3 emissions account for 99.7% of total emissions, primarily linked to:
  • Machine use at customer sites over their 15–30 year lifespan (81.6%),
  • Procurement of materials and components (16.9%),
  • And transportation, business travel, waste, and commuting (1.2%).

This distribution emphasizes BOBST’s role not only in managing its own footprint, but in driving sustainable innovation and collaboration across the packaging value chain.

Our emission reduction ambitions – Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

• -42% CO₂ from our direct operations (Scope 1 & 2)

• -25% CO₂ from procurement, machine use, and transport (Scope 3)
  (Baseline: 2022, Target year: 2030)

Our current plan
In 2024, we launched a detailed decarbonization plan, beginning with our three largest production sites in Europe. Based on targeted technical and operational measures, this roadmap forecasts a 22% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 CO₂ emissions. In 2025, the program will expand to four production sites in China to identify further reduction potential.

Improving energy efficiency
In parallel, we continue to monitor and manage energy consumption across our operations:
Total energy consumption in 2024: 54,926 MWh, broken down as follows:

• Facilities – Fuel: 19,125 MWh
  Including methane, propane (LPG), and diesel
• Facilities – Electricity: 21,922 MWh
  Comprised of 19,596 MWh from the grid, 2,326 MWh from solar installations, and 1,729 MWh from cogeneration systems
• Vehicle Fleet: 13,879 MWh
  Including diesel, oil, and electric vehicle consumption

We are progressively modernizing infrastructure, expanding solar installations, and deploying electric vehicles across sites. Energy optimization remains a key lever in reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
 

Reducing scope 3 emissions
Because most emissions occur downstream - particularly from machine use - our R&D and product development teams are working on energy-efficient solutions. Most product lines have integrated sustainability-driven innovation roadmaps, focusing on reducing consumption, extending product life, and minimizing waste. These efforts are crucial to meeting our SBTi-aligned Scope 3 targets.

Regulatory preparedness and reporting
BOBST is actively aligning with emerging climate disclosure frameworks:

• TCFD: We follow its recommendations to identify climate-related risks and opportunities and transition plan.
• CSRD: A double materiality assessment was conducted in 2024 to prepare for full integration by 2025.
• Swiss Ordinance on Climate change and EU Taxonomy: Guide our disclosure standards and support sustainable investment practices.

Transparency and Accountability
We track progress through an annual carbon accounting process, continuously improving data quality, especially for Scope 3. Internal experts and cross-functional teams are engaged in defining and implementing actions across sites and business units.
Results are shared in the Non-Financial Report 2024 and form the basis of decision-making for decarbonization at Group level.