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Schott AG

Schott AG, a leading global manufacturer, is headquartered in Mainz, Germany. Founded in 1884, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the glass and glass-ceramics industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Schott is renowned for its innovative solutions in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and optics. The company’s core products, such as specialty glass and glass-ceramics, are distinguished by their exceptional quality and performance, catering to demanding applications. Schott AG has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement. With a rich history of milestones, Schott continues to shape the future of materials science, making it a trusted partner for industries worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Schott AG's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Schott AG's score of 25 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Schott AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Schott AG reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 335,000,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from about 395,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and approximately 890,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This demonstrates a commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions over recent years. Schott AG has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2019. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2030. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and investments by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Schott AG plans for 74.23% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Schott AG's dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Schott AG's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Schott AG is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Schott AG 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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