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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Schott AG's score of 23 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Schott AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Schott AG reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 671,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2020, where emissions were about 620,000,000 kg CO2e, and a further decrease from 2019, which saw emissions of around 890,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Schott AG plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and investments by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company aims for 74.23% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2027. Schott AG's long-term goal is to achieve climate neutrality across all scopes by 2030, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices and alignment with industry standards for climate action.
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