Sartorius
Sartorius AG, a leading global partner of the biopharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1870, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Sartorius operates primarily in the life sciences and laboratory equipment sectors, focusing on bioprocess solutions and laboratory instruments. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including high-precision balances, bioreactors, and filtration systems, which are designed to enhance productivity and ensure quality in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Sartorius has achieved notable milestones, such as its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, positioning itself as a market leader. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Sartorius continues to drive advancements in the industry, making it a trusted name among scientists and manufacturers worldwide.
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Sartorius's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sartorius reported total carbon emissions of approximately 694,079,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 20,355,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,691,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 645,033,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 896,898,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 13,103,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 26,823,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 856,972,000 kg CO2e. Sartorius has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net climate neutrality by 2045. The company has established specific reduction targets, including a commitment to reduce avoidable Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to zero by 2030, contingent on the availability of renewable energy. Additionally, Sartorius aims to reduce CO2 emission intensity by an average of 10% per year until 2030, using 2019 as the base year. The company’s emissions data is sourced from its own reporting and is not cascaded from a parent organization. Sartorius is actively working towards these targets, reflecting its commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,044,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,632,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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