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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, the ZEISS Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,158,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,829,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 63,987,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 56,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,392,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 62,322,000 kg CO2e. ZEISS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of fiscal year 2024/25. This goal is part of a broader strategy that includes a 20% reduction in energy consumption relative to its own value added by the same timeframe. Additionally, the company has previously committed to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions and energy consumption relative to its value added by fiscal year 2019/20, based on a reference year of 2009/10. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. However, ZEISS is actively working to offset any unavoidable emissions as part of its sustainability strategy.
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| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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ZEISS Group 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.
