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.
+12 vs industry average
Sartorius’s score of 71 is higher than 78% 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
In 2025, Sartorius reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 539.9 million kg CO2e, comprising 21,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 35,973,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 482,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase from 2024, where total emissions were approximately 526.2 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions, aiming to eliminate avoidable Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, contingent on the availability of renewable energy. Additionally, Sartorius is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 51.6% per EUR value added by 2030, relative to 2022 levels. Sartorius's climate commitments include a long-term goal of achieving climate neutrality across its value chain by 2045. The company has also established a target to reduce CO2 emission intensity by an average of 10% per year until 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, ensuring that their reduction strategies are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Overall, Sartorius is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, with a focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing the sustainability of its operations.
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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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