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.
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Schott AG's score of 23 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Schott AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 335,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This marked a decrease from about 395,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and approximately 890,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, indicating a significant reduction in emissions over the three-year period. Schott AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, with specific goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% from a 2019 baseline by FY2030. Additionally, the company 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 commits that 74.23% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Schott AG's commitment to sustainable practices within the technology hardware and equipment sector. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent organization, ensuring a cohesive approach to climate responsibility across its corporate family.
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