Tesa SE, commonly referred to as Tesa, is a leading provider in the Other Business Services sector, headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1906, Tesa has established itself as a pioneer in adhesive solutions, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction. With a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative adhesive technologies that enhance product performance and sustainability.
Tesa's core offerings include high-performance adhesive tapes and solutions that are renowned for their reliability and versatility. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in creating customised solutions that meet specific customer needs. Tesa continues to drive advancements in adhesive technology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in various industrial applications.
+39 vs industry average
Tesa’s score of 71 is higher than 81% 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
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Tesa's reported carbon emissions
Tesa's total global carbon emissions in 2024 were approximately 571,093,000 kg CO2e. This comprises approximately 48,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 281,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 522,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2023, Tesa reported total global emissions of approximately 555,953,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 43,431,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 16,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 512,506,000 kg CO2e.
Tesa has set ambitious climate targets. The company has already achieved and exceeded its initial goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% in absolute terms by 2025, compared to a 2018 baseline. By 2023, Tesa had already reduced these emissions by 38%. Building on this success, Tesa aims to further reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by an additional 20% by 2025, resulting in an overall reduction of 50% from the 2018 baseline. Furthermore, Tesa is committed to achieving climate-neutral production by 2030. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 20% in absolute terms compared to 2018 by 2030.
Tesa's emissions data is inherited from its corporate parent, tesa SE, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets also cascaded from Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft.
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Tesa’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 2
Das ursprünglich für 2025 angestrebte und von der Science Based Targets iniative (SBTi) bestätigte tesa Klimaziel, im Vergleich zu 2018 die…
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
Inherited from Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Beiersdorf AktiengesellschaftRE 100
Climate Action 100
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