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 score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sartorius reported total carbon emissions of approximately 896,898,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,823,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 856,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from previous years, with total emissions in 2022 at about 1,137,703,000 kg CO2e. 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. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector. The company’s emissions data highlights a growing trend, necessitating robust strategies to meet its reduction targets and achieve long-term climate goals.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,738,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 16,018,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sartorius is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.