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Sartorius AG, a leading name in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, is headquartered in Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1870, the company has established itself as a key player in the life sciences and bioprocess solutions sectors, providing innovative products and services that enhance research and production processes.
With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Sartorius offers a diverse range of core products, including laboratory balances, bioreactors, and filtration systems, all designed to meet the rigorous demands of scientific research and industrial applications. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and precision, making it a trusted partner for laboratories and manufacturers worldwide.
Sartorius has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and sustainability, solidifying its market position as a pioneer in the analytical instrumentation field.
+14 vs industry average
Sartorius’s score of 71 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sartorius, a German analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 539,902,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 21,185,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 35,973,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 482,744,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, their total emissions were approximately 526,203,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 20,359,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 34,830,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 471,014,000 kg CO2e. Looking back to 2023, Sartorius's total emissions were approximately 896,898,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,103,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,823,000 kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and 856,972,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Sartorius has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, a target classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They also aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 51.6% per EUR value added within the same timeframe (2022-2030). Sartorius plans to virtually eliminate avoidable gross Scope 1 and market-based gross Scope 2 GHG emissions to zero by 2030. Their long-term ambition is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and a climate-neutral value chain by 2045.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
Sartorius AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
Sartorius AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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51.6% reduction in scope 3 total
Sartorius AG also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 51.6% per EUR value added within the same timeframe.
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