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Schott AG

Schott AG, a leading global manufacturer, is headquartered in Mainz, Germany. Founded in 1884, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the glass and glass-ceramics industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Schott is renowned for its innovative solutions in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and optics. The company’s core products, such as specialty glass and glass-ceramics, are distinguished by their exceptional quality and performance, catering to demanding applications. Schott AG has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement. With a rich history of milestones, Schott continues to shape the future of materials science, making it a trusted partner for industries worldwide.

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How does Schott AG's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Schott AG's score of 28 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schott AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Schott AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 335,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This figure reflects a decrease from 2020, where emissions were about 395,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant reduction from 2019's total of approximately 890,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030 across all scopes. Specifically, Schott AG targets a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and investments by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Schott AG aims for 74.23% of its suppliers to establish science-based targets by FY2027, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices and emissions reduction in the supply chain.

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

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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 Schott AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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