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DE
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Beiersdorf

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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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77

Industry Average

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25

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Beiersdorf's score of 77 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Beiersdorf's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Beiersdorf reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,888,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,651,448,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 520,246,000 kg CO2e). Their Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 74,818,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, the company recorded similar emissions, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,529,841,000 kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 74,581,000 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, they target a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Looking further ahead, by 2032, they aim for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Their long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2, as well as Scope 3 emissions from the 2018 baseline. This data is cascaded from their parent company, Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, which oversees their sustainability initiatives and targets.

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Scope 2
51,571,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beiersdorf's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Beiersdorf 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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