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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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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sartorius's score of 83 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 896,898,000 kg CO2e. Sartorius has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net climate neutrality by 2045. The company has established specific reduction targets, including the elimination of avoidable Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions 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, compared to the base year of 2019. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources and improving operational efficiencies. These initiatives reflect Sartorius's commitment to sustainability and its role in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sartorius's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sartorius is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sartorius is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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