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Eppendorf AG, a leading name in the health and social work services sector, is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1945, the company has established itself as a pioneer in laboratory equipment and consumables, primarily serving the life sciences and biotechnology industries. Eppendorf's core offerings include high-quality pipettes, centrifuges, and bioreactors, renowned for their precision and reliability.
With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Eppendorf has achieved significant milestones, including numerous innovations that enhance laboratory efficiency. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, positioning itself as a trusted partner for researchers worldwide. Eppendorf's dedication to advancing scientific discovery continues to solidify its market leadership in the health and social work services industry.
+39 vs industry average
Eppendorf’s score of 61 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Eppendorf, headquartered in Germany, operates within the Health and social work services sector. In 2025, Eppendorf's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 265,281,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 8,284,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 12,091,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions in the same year were approximately 244,906,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 104,328,000 kg CO2e), use of sold products (approximately 81,760,000 kg CO2e), and capital goods (around 26,483,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, Eppendorf's total emissions were approximately 293,549,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of around 8,655,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,563,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were about 274,334,000 kg CO2e.
Eppendorf has committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to "zero" by 2028, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Eppendorf SE has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets. They commit to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 63.0% by 2035 from a 2023 base year. Similarly, they commit to reduce absolute Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63.0% by 2035 from a 2023 base year. Eppendorf SE also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and use of sold products by 63.0% within the same 2023-2035 timeframe. These Scope 1 and 2 targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
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63% reduction in Scope 2
Eppendorf SE commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.
2035
63% reduction in scope 3 total
Eppendorf SE also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods and use of sold products…
2035
63% reduction in Scope 1
Eppendorf SE commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.
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