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Zeiss

Founded in 1846, Carl Zeiss AG, commonly known as Zeiss, is a leading global player in the optics and optoelectronics industry. Headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, the company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, providing innovative solutions in various sectors, including healthcare, consumer products, and industrial metrology. Zeiss is renowned for its precision optics, including high-performance lenses, microscopes, and imaging systems. The company’s commitment to quality and technological advancement has positioned it as a trusted name in both professional and consumer markets. Notable achievements include pioneering advancements in optical technology and maintaining a strong market presence through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships. With a legacy of excellence, Zeiss remains at the forefront of optical solutions, enhancing vision and enabling scientific discovery worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Zeiss's score of 24 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zeiss's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zeiss reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,930,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 56,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 5,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2019, when their total emissions were about 209,406,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 31,686,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 177,720,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Zeiss anticipates a slight increase in emissions, projecting approximately 58,158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 5,829,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, leading to a total of around 63,987,000 kg CO2e. Despite these fluctuations, Zeiss has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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31,686,000
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Scope 2
177,720,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zeiss's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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 Zeiss is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zeiss 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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