Gea
Gea Group AG, commonly referred to as Gea, is a leading global provider of process technology and equipment for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Gea operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions tailored to diverse market needs. Founded in 1881, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous technological advancements and strategic acquisitions that have solidified its market position. Gea's core offerings encompass a wide range of products and services, including dairy processing, food processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. What sets Gea apart is its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, ensuring that clients benefit from cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity while minimising environmental impact. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, Gea continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their operations in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.
Industry Benchmark
Gea's score of 83 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gea's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, GEA Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 29,340,037,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 35,256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,560,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 29,298,907,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects GEA's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. GEA has set ambitious climate targets, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. In the near term, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030. Furthermore, GEA has established a long-term goal to reduce total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate GEA's proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts while enhancing operational efficiency. The company is headquartered in Germany and operates within the construction and engineering sector, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices in a rapidly evolving industry.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,833,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,925,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 15,958,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Gea is committed to some 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.
