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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.
+9 vs industry average
Gerresheimer’s score of 55 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Packaging and Labeling Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Packaging and Labeling Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gerresheimer, a German-based company in the Packaging and Labeling Services industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions data for 2024. In 2024, their total reported emissions were approximately 1,707,013,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 252,674,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 152,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,302,738,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Gerresheimer's reported Scope 1 emissions were approximately 262,029,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 193,153,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were about 280,030,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 215,279,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 420,084,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion from purchased goods and services at approximately 335,096,000 kg CO2e.
Gerresheimer has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 52.0% by fiscal year 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Gerresheimer is committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 64.0% per EUR value added by fiscal year 2034, from a 2023 base year. They also aim for 65.0% of their suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by fiscal year 2029.
2030
52% reduction in Scope 2
Gerresheimer AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 52.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
52% reduction in Scope 1
Gerresheimer AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 52.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
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