GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Germany, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23.33 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 29.44 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 1.1 million kg CO2e (or location-based Scope 2 emissions of 30.52 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of about 23.3 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were use of sold products (approximately 21.96 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e).

Looking back, the company's total emissions in 2024 were about 25.38 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 32.28 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 1.13 million kg CO2e (location-based at 33.47 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 at about 25.35 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 29.34 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 35.26 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 5.87 million kg CO2e (location-based at 33.07 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions of about 29.3 billion kg CO2e.

GEA Group has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040 from a 2019 base year. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, GEA Group commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040, also from a 2019 base year. Earlier targets, set in 2021, aimed for a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and an 18% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, compared to 2019. The company also set a target to cut Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2026, compared to the 2019 reference year.