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.
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ZEISS Group's score of 29 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
ZEISS Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ZEISS Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,413,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 57,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,861,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,356,284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which remains the largest contributor to their overall carbon footprint. In 2022, the company emitted about 1,175,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 52,493,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,484,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,364,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a growing reliance on upstream activities, as seen in the substantial Scope 3 emissions. Despite these figures, ZEISS Group has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. Overall, ZEISS Group's emissions data highlights the challenges they face in managing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which require comprehensive strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 210,223,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 182,784,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 206,466,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
