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Fresenius

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, commonly referred to as Fresenius, is a global healthcare group headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany. Founded in 1912, the company has established itself as a leader in the healthcare industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Fresenius operates primarily in the fields of dialysis, hospital management, and medical devices, providing innovative solutions that enhance patient care. The company’s core offerings include dialysis products and services through Fresenius Medical Care, as well as pharmaceuticals and clinical nutrition via Fresenius Kabi. Known for its commitment to quality and patient-centric solutions, Fresenius has achieved notable milestones, including being a key player in the global dialysis market. With a strong market position and a reputation for excellence, Fresenius continues to drive advancements in healthcare, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Fresenius's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Fresenius's score of 44 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fresenius's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Fresenius reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,662,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 308,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 223,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Fresenius is targeting climate neutrality across all scopes by 2040. In previous years, their emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 641,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined; in 2021, they reported approximately 764,000,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, the total was around 681,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate impact reporting. Fresenius's commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
521,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,013,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-000,000,000
Scope 3
1,534,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fresenius's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. Fresenius is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Fresenius is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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