CO₂ reduction through conversion to electricity from renewable sources

Eckart GmbH has fully converted the electricity supply for its plant in Schlüchtern-Wallroth to renewable energy . Since the end of 2021, the mechanical engineering company has sourced its electricity exclusively from certified renewable sources .

 

With an average annual electricity requirement of around 900,000 kilowatt hours (kWh), this conversion results in a calculated reduction of indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) by approximately 342 tons of CO₂ per year compared to the conventional grid mix . (Note: The calculation is based on the average emission factors of the German grid electricity mix).

 

In addition, our own photovoltaic system on the production roofs generates CO₂-free electricity for direct consumption in the plant . Alongside these on-site measures, as a member of the "Klimapakt für Schlüchtern", Eckart GmbH also supports regional afforestation and environmental projects of the trade and business association WITO through an annual financial project contribution