Beiersdorf AG, a leading global player in the personal care industry, is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1882, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Beiersdorf is renowned for its innovative skincare products, with iconic brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, and La Prairie, each distinguished by their commitment to quality and dermatological expertise. Over the years, Beiersdorf has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the first NIVEA cream in 1911, which revolutionised skincare. Today, the company holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top skincare brands worldwide. With a focus on sustainability and consumer trust, Beiersdorf continues to lead the way in developing effective, skin-friendly solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs.
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In 2025, Beiersdorf reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,883,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for about 1,889,077,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes approximately 1,651,448,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 520,246,000 kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products, and 191,995,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the same year were about 74,818,000 kg CO2e. Beiersdorf has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% absolute reduction in energy-related Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Looking further ahead, Beiersdorf aims to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2032, with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. These targets are part of Beiersdorf's commitment to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their near-term and long-term goals. The data reported is cascaded from Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, reflecting the company's corporate family relationship.
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2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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Scope 1 | 22,017,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 2 | 51,571,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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