Beiersdorf
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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Beiersdorf's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Beiersdorf reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,889,077,000 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. For the previous year, 2024, Beiersdorf's Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1,529,841,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 74,581,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 77,480,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,552,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 985,177,000 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, Beiersdorf aims to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the 2018 baseline. Their long-term goal is to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with a 90% reduction in both Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from the same baseline year. This data is cascaded from their parent company, Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, which oversees their sustainability initiatives and targets.
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| 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,017,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 51,571,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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