Gerresheimer
Gerresheimer AG, commonly referred to as Gerresheimer, is a leading provider of packaging and labelling services within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, the company operates across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a global customer base. Founded in 1899, Gerresheimer has established a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality glass and plastic packaging solutions, as well as customised labelling services.
The company's core offerings include pharmaceutical primary packaging, drug delivery systems, and specialised labelling, all characterised by innovation and strict compliance with industry standards. Gerresheimer’s market position is reinforced by its focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability, making it a trusted partner for pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide. With a history of strategic growth and technological advancement, Gerresheimer continues to set benchmarks in the packaging and labelling industry.
+27 vs industry average
Gerresheimer’s score of 64 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Packaging and Labeling Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Packaging and Labeling Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gerresheimer's reported carbon emissions
Gerresheimer, headquartered in Germany and operating within the Packaging and Labeling Services industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
In 2025, Gerresheimer reported total emissions of approximately 1.71 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 323.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 160.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 1.23 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, the company's total emissions amounted to approximately 1.45 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 252.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 152.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.09 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 262.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 193.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
The company has set a significant climate target: to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Further strengthening this commitment, Gerresheimer has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 52.0% by FY2030, from a FY2019 base year, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 64.0% per EUR value added by FY2034, with a base year of FY2023, across specific categories including fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Furthermore, Gerresheimer aims for 65.0% of its suppliers by spend for purchased goods and services to have science-based targets by FY2029.
Gerresheimer's sustainability reporting indicates that targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions are being tracked, with some targets reported as "on track" for the two-year and five-year outlooks. The company also aims to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C, with a target set for 2030.
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Gerresheimer’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
1.5% reduction in all scopes
Reduce our absolute carbon footprint to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5°C
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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