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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Tesa's score of 76 is higher than 87% 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 522,705,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 48,107,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 281,000 kg CO2e. The company has made notable strides in reducing its emissions, having achieved a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2018, surpassing its initial target of 30% by 2023. Tesa aims to further reduce these emissions by an additional 20% by 2025, targeting a total reduction of 50% from the 2018 baseline. Tesa's climate commitments include a goal to achieve climate-neutral production across all scopes by 2030. This commitment is supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft, which influences Tesa's overall climate strategy and targets.
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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 | 000,000 | 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 | 0,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Tesa's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Tesa's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly 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 not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
