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ZEISS Group

The ZEISS Group, officially known as Carl Zeiss AG, is a leading global player in the optics and optoelectronics industry, headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Founded in 1846, ZEISS has established itself as a pioneer in precision optics, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in areas such as microscopy, medical technology, and consumer optics, ZEISS is renowned for its innovative products, including high-performance lenses and advanced imaging systems. The company’s commitment to quality and precision has earned it a prominent market position, with notable achievements in research and development. With a rich history marked by technological advancements, ZEISS continues to shape the future of optics, making it a trusted name among professionals and consumers alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ZEISS Group'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.

20

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

ZEISS Group's score of 20 is higher than 63% 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 Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ZEISS Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 62,322,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions have varied, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 62,255,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions being significant, particularly in 2020, where they reached approximately 830,470,000 kg CO2e. While ZEISS Group has not set specific reduction targets or joined any formal climate pledges, their ongoing emissions reporting reflects an awareness of their environmental impact. The company continues to monitor and disclose its emissions data, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.

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Scope 1
210,223,000
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Scope 2
182,784,000
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Scope 3
182,784,000
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ZEISS Group's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. ZEISS Group is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

ZEISS Group is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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