Schott AG Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Schott AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 335,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 671,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based) for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2020, where emissions were about 395,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 620,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). In 2019, the company recorded approximately 890,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 641,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based) for the same scopes. Schott AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030 across all scopes. Specifically, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. 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 targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Schott AG's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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Schott AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Schott AG has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
