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Medical Device Manufacturing
DE
updated 2 months ago

Fielmann Group AG Sustainability Profile

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Fielmann Group AG, a leading optical retailer headquartered in Germany, has established itself as a prominent player in the eyewear industry since its founding in 1972. With a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Fielmann is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability in optical products. The company offers a diverse range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, distinguished by their innovative designs and advanced lens technology. Fielmann's unique business model focuses on providing exceptional customer service and a wide selection of styles, ensuring that every customer finds the perfect fit. As a market leader, Fielmann Group AG has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer satisfaction and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the optical sector.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Fielmann Group AG's score of 30 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fielmann Group AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Fielmann Group AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 116,887,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 6,362,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 4,224,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 18,571,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 106,301,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from categories such as purchased goods and services (about 27,089,000 kg CO2e) and employee commute (approximately 31,621,000 kg CO2e). Fielmann Group AG has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company operates as a current subsidiary of Fielmann Group AG, and all emissions data is directly reported by them without cascading from a parent organisation. The absence of specific reduction targets indicates a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action.

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2024
Scope 1
6,362,000
Scope 2
4,224,000
Scope 3
106,301,000

How Carbon Intensive is Fielmann Group AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fielmann Group AG's primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Fielmann Group AG's Location?

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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 Fielmann Group AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Fielmann Group AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 30% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
30%
Purchased Goods and Services
25%
Capital Goods
24%
Waste Generated in Operations
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Business Travel
1%
Investments
<1%

Fielmann Group AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Fielmann Group AG has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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