- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Increasing regulatory requirements and demands from business partners.
- Water scarcity in certain regions.
Carl Zeiss AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 3: 830.5K tons (2019/20 data). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
Almost 100% of electricity needs covered by green electricity
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-10 to 2022-09)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 830.5K tons (2019/20 data) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2017-10 to 2018-09 | 71 tCO2e/€m value added |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced relative energy consumption by 14% compared to 2018/19
- Reduced relative water consumption by 25% compared to 2018/19
- Reduced relative waste by 29% compared to 2018/19
- Achieved CO₂ neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions at major international sites by 2021/22 through the purchase of green electricity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve CO₂ neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024/25.
- Reduce relative energy consumption by 20% by 2024/25.
- Reduce relative water consumption by 15% by 2024/25.
- Reduce relative waste by 10% by 2024/25.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ProtectionCircular EconomyAdded Value for Society