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.
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Industry Benchmark
ZEISS Group's score of 25 is higher than 61% 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 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 shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions data indicates a trend of fluctuating emissions, with 2020 seeing a total of about 124,783,000 kg CO2e (including 31,945,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 92,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The highest recorded emissions were in 2017, with approximately 206,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. While ZEISS has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, the company is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, including Scope 3, which accounted for significant emissions in previous years. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a potential area for future improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 210,223,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 182,784,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 182,784,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
