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. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 20,355,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 28,691,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 645,033,000 kg CO2e. The latter encompasses various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 261,588,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 137,382,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the 2023 emissions were reported at approximately 896,898,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 13,103,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 26,823,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 856,972,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Sartorius has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net climate neutrality by 2045. Additionally, the company has established a near-term target to reduce CO2 equivalent emission intensity by an average of 10% per year from 2019 levels by 2030. These initiatives reflect Sartorius's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,539,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,777,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 534,233,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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