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Tesa

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Tesa's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

79

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Tesa's score of 79 is higher than 99% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48107000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 281000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 522705000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Notably, Tesa achieved a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2018, surpassing their initial target of 30% by 2025. They aim to further reduce these emissions by an additional 20% by 2025, targeting an overall reduction of 50% from 2018 levels. Tesa's Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as purchased goods and services (335738000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (121282000 kg CO2e), highlight the significant impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. The company has set an ambitious goal to achieve climate neutrality in production by 2030, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability. Overall, Tesa's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to mitigate their environmental impact, with clear targets and achievements in reducing emissions across all scopes.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
34,000,000
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000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tesa's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tesa is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Tesa is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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