Sartorius
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.
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Industry Intensity
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 26% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sartorius's reported carbon emissions
Sartorius, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry, has reported a total of approximately 526,203,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For 2025, Sartorius reported total emissions of approximately 539,902,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for 2025 were approximately 21,185,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 35,973,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 482,744,000 kg CO2e. Looking at previous years, Sartorius reported a total of approximately 896,898,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and approximately 798,496,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Sartorius has set ambitious climate targets. By 2030, the company aims to reduce avoidable Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions to zero and achieve net-zero for Scope 2 emissions, subject to the availability of renewable energy globally. Additionally, Sartorius aims to reduce its overall GHG emissions to net zero by 2045, with a long-term ambition for a climate-neutral value chain. More specifically, for the period ending in 2030, Sartorius has committed to an average annual reduction of 10% in CO2 emission intensity, using 2019 as the base year. The company is also working towards reducing its Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% by 2030, relative to its value added and compared to a 2022 base year. Furthermore, Sartorius aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, aligning with a 1.5-degree Celsius warming scenario.
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Sartorius’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
12 goals2030
42% reduction in all scopes
For direct emissions from its own operations and vehicle fleet, as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy - Scopes 1 and 2 -, Sart…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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