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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.
+4 vs industry average
Gerresheimer’s score of 55 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Packaging and Labeling Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Packaging and Labeling Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gerresheimer, a German company in the Packaging and Labeling Services industry, reported its latest available emissions data for 2024, with total emissions reaching approximately 1.708 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of around 252.674 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 152.600 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1.303 billion kg CO2e. For comparison, in 2023, Gerresheimer's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 262.029 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 193.153 million kg CO2e. In 2019, the baseline year for many of its targets, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 261.921 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 305.426 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 1.213 billion kg CO2e.
Gerresheimer has set ambitious climate commitments, with its near-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52.0% by fiscal year 2030, against a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Gerresheimer aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 64.0% per EUR value added by fiscal year 2034, from a 2023 baseline. The company also commits that 65.0% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by fiscal year 2029.
2030
52% reduction in Scope 2
Gerresheimer AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
52% reduction in Scope 1
Gerresheimer AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 52.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
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