Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, commonly known as Dräger, is a leading player in the machinery and equipment sector, specifically within the niche of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29). Headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, Dräger operates extensively across Europe and globally, providing innovative solutions in medical and safety technology. Founded in 1889, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in gas detection and patient monitoring systems.
Dräger's core offerings include medical devices, safety equipment, and gas detection systems, distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge technology. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and safety, positioning itself as a trusted partner in healthcare and industrial environments. With a strong market presence and a legacy of innovation, Dräger continues to set benchmarks in the industry, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
+34 vs industry average
Drager’s score of 60 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Machinery and Equipment has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Machinery and Equipment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 12% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Drager's reported carbon emissions
Dräger, a machinery and equipment manufacturer headquartered in Germany (DE), has reported significant carbon emissions. In 2025, the company's total global emissions were approximately 800,767,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 30,584,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22,719,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 747,464,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributor within Scope 3 is purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 454,487,000 kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2024, Dräger's total global emissions stood at approximately 790,548,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 35,796,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 25,637,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 729,115,000 kg CO2e. Looking further back, total emissions in 2023 were approximately 83,382,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of about 31,865,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 17,902,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 33,615,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 77,832,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 31,089,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 16,688,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 30,055,000 kg CO2e). Prior to this, in 2021, total emissions were approximately 93,739,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 37,075,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 20,542,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 36,122,000 kg CO2e). Emissions in 2020 were around 89,577,000 kg CO2e, and in 2019, approximately 106,131,000 kg CO2e. Dräger has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for complete reduction of CO2 emissions to net zero across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2045. As an interim measure, Dräger is targeting a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions is targeted by 2030, with 2024 as the base year. Additionally, Dräger aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade (2025). Previously, Dräger had set a goal for a 33% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 compared to the 2015 baseline for Scopes 1 and 2. The company also had a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 11% by 2020 from a 2015 baseline for Scopes 1 and 2. It's important to note that emissions data is cascaded from the parent organisation, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA.
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Drager’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2025
33% reduction in Scope 2
At a global level, Dräger has set itself the goal of a 33-percent reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2025 compared with the benchmark year of 201…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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