Gerresheimer
Gerresheimer AG, commonly referred to as Gerresheimer, is a leading provider of packaging and labelling services within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, the company operates across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a global customer base. Founded in 1899, Gerresheimer has established a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality glass and plastic packaging solutions, as well as customised labelling services.
The company's core offerings include pharmaceutical primary packaging, drug delivery systems, and specialised labelling, all characterised by innovation and strict compliance with industry standards. Gerresheimer’s market position is reinforced by its focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability, making it a trusted partner for pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide. With a history of strategic growth and technological advancement, Gerresheimer continues to set benchmarks in the packaging and labelling industry.
+27 vs industry average
Gerresheimer’s score of 64 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Packaging and Labeling Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Packaging and Labeling Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gerresheimer's reported carbon emissions
Gerresheimer, headquartered in Germany and operating within the packaging and labelling services industry, has reported significant carbon emissions. In 2025, the company's total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) amounted to approximately 1.71 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 323.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 160.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1.23 billion kg CO2e.
For 2024, Gerresheimer reported total emissions of approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of around 252.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 152.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1.09 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 262.0 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at about 193.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data were not fully disclosed for 2023.
Gerresheimer has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with a commitment to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C. Furthermore, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) data indicates a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Additional SBTi commitments include reducing scope 3 GHG emissions by 64.0% per EUR value added by FY2034 for specific categories, and ensuring 65.0% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by FY2029.
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Gerresheimer’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
1.5% reduction in all scopes
Reduce our absolute carbon footprint to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5°C
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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