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Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a leading global partner for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Founded in 1864, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in the production of high-quality glass and plastic packaging solutions. With a focus on innovation, Gerresheimer offers a diverse range of products, including vials, syringes, and inhalers, designed to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare sector. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their advanced manufacturing capabilities and expertise, Gerresheimer has achieved significant milestones, positioning themselves as a trusted supplier to major pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Their dedication to excellence continues to drive their success in the industry.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Gerresheimer's score of 49 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gerresheimer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gerresheimer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 584,268,000 kg CO2e, which includes 262,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 193,153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 452,649,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Gerresheimer's dedication to sustainability within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector. The company is actively working towards these reduction goals as part of its broader climate strategy.

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Scope 1
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
438,626,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gerresheimer's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Gerresheimer is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gerresheimer is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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