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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In 2024, Beiersdorf reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,115,113,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 73,072,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,745,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 2,040,295,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (39,830,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (1,338,429,000 kg CO2e). Beiersdorf has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% absolute reduction in energy-related Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Looking further ahead, Beiersdorf aims to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2032, also from a 2018 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in all scopes by 2045. These targets are part of Beiersdorf's commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045, as confirmed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, the parent company, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals.
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2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 22,017,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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