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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Schott AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Schott AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 335,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 671,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based) across Scope 1 and 2. This marked a decrease from 2020, when emissions were about 395,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 620,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). In 2019, emissions were significantly higher at approximately 890,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 641,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Schott AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, with specific goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and investments by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Schott AG commits that 74.23% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Schott AG's commitment to sustainable practices within the technology hardware and equipment sector. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its corporate family, ensuring a cohesive approach to environmental responsibility.
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