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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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.
Industry Benchmark
Schott AG's score of 23 is higher than 55% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 335 million kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a decrease from approximately 395 million kg CO2e in 2020 and about 890 million kg CO2e in 2019, indicating a significant reduction in their carbon footprint over the years. 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 Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Schott AG plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and investments by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company aims 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 overall environmental impact.
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Schott AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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.
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