Tesa Sustainability Profile
Tesa SE, commonly known as Tesa, is a leading global manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive system solutions, headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1896, Tesa has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction. With a commitment to innovation, Tesa offers a wide range of products, including double-sided tapes, masking tapes, and specialty adhesive solutions. Their unique formulations and advanced technologies set them apart in the market, ensuring high performance and reliability. Tesa's dedication to sustainability and quality has earned them a prominent position in the adhesive industry, making them a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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
Tesa's score of 82 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Tesa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tesa's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 596,975,000 kg CO2e, comprising 48,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 281,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 522,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, where they achieved a 38% reduction compared to 2018 levels, surpassing their initial target of 30% by 2023. Tesa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a total reduction of 50% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, relative to 2018 levels. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of their broader strategy to achieve climate-neutral production across all scopes by 2030. The emissions data for Tesa is cascaded from its parent company, Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, which influences their sustainability initiatives and targets. Tesa's proactive approach to climate action is evident in their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices and reduce overall emissions, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in climate change mitigation.
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| 2001 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 44,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 34,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | - | 0,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Tesa's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Tesa's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Tesa'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.
Tesa 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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