- Overall expected normalization of demand in the biopharmaceutical market.
- Geopolitical tensions.
- Longer than expected reduction in customer inventories.
- Pronounced market weakness in China.
- Strong reluctance to invest in the USA.
- Discontinued business with Russian customers.
- Muted investment activity overall.
Sartorius AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sartorius AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 898.9K t CO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 13.1K t CO2eq; Scope 2: 26.8K t CO2eq; Scope 3: 857.0K t CO2eq. 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.
GHG Emissions
898.9K t CO2eq
2023
Renewable Energy
35.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
699.6K m3
2023
Waste
10.0K tons
2023
Energy Use
196.4K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 13.1K t CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 26.8K t CO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 857.0K t CO2eq |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 898.9K t CO2eq |
| 2022 | 1.1M tCO2e (market-based calculation) |
| 2017 | 29.7K t CO2eq |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2eq emission intensity by 3.3% compared with the prior year and 15.7% compared with the 2019 base year.
- Increased share of renewable energy by just under four percentage points to 35.5% (previous year: 31.7%).
- Total volume of waste generated fell by 46.2% to 10,003 t (previous year: 18,581 t).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions intensity by an average of around 10 percent per year by 2030.
- Cut all avoidable direct and indirect emissions from purchased energy to zero by 2030.
- Obtain 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
- Achieve an average annual sales revenue growth in the low-teens percentage range over the five-year period to 2028.
📅 Medium-term
- Net climate neutral by 2045.
🔭 Long-term
- Net climate neutral by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateMaterials and circularityWater and wastewaterSocial responsibilityCorporate governanceSustainability in the supply chains