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Edelmann

Edelmann Group, commonly referred to as Edelmann, is a leading provider of packaging solutions headquartered in Germany. Established in 1913, the company has evolved into a key player in the packaging industry, with a strong presence across Europe and beyond. Specialising in innovative packaging for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods sectors, Edelmann is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products, including folding cartons, labels, and blister packs, distinguished by their functionality and design. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, Edelmann has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards for excellence in packaging. As a trusted partner for many global brands, Edelmann continues to strengthen its market position through continuous innovation and a dedication to environmental responsibility.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Edelmann's score of 40 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Edelmann's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Edelmann GmbH

In 2023, Edelmann reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,562,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) and about 103,161,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This marks a decrease from 2022, where Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 8,477,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 113,630,000 kg CO2e. Edelmann has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 52% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per million manufactured units by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Edelmann is also committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 43% in 2021 to 100% by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability profile. The company’s proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to environmental stewardship within the containers and packaging sector.

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Scope 1
3,346,000
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Scope 2
3,941,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
73,591,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Edelmann's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Edelmann is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Edelmann is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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