Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG

Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Germany and operating in the "Other business services (74)" industry, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2024, the company's total emissions reached approximately 11.75 billion kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 33.95 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 164.08 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were substantial, amounting to approximately 11.56 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion at approximately 11.08 billion kg CO2e.

For 2023, total emissions were approximately 11.29 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.85 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 165.05 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 11.10 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing approximately 10.70 billion kg CO2e.

Heraeus Precious Metals has established several climate commitments. By 2025, the company aims to be carbon-neutral for its own operations. This objective includes a target to reduce energy consumption by 20% and transition to 100% green electricity, with only remaining emissions being offset. Furthermore, they aim to achieve net-zero emissions in their own operations by transitioning processes to electricity or green hydrogen, offsetting less than 10% of residual emissions.

Additionally, the group has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This commitment is recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The organisation is committed to net zero by 2050.

Emissions data for Heraeus Precious Metals is reported for the organisation itself, with no indication of data cascading from a parent or related organisation as per the provided information.