- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and high inflation
- Lack of global coordination in waste management
- Need to improve data collection for Scope 3 emissions and water consumption
- Meeting 100% renewable energy target
Gerresheimer AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-12 to 2023-11 reporting, Gerresheimer AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 455.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 262.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 193.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 452.6K tCO2e/year. 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
455.2K tCO2e/year
2022-12 to 2023-11
Renewable Energy
45.6%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1M m3/year
2022-12 to 2023-11
Waste
30.6K tons/year
2022-12 to 2023-11
Energy Use
1.9M MWh/year
2022-12 to 2023-11
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-12 to 2023-11)
| 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). | 262.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 193.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 452.6K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-12 to 2023-11 | 455.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 550.8K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 8.1% year on year to 455,181 tons CO2e (prior year: 495,309 tons CO2e)
- Met 45.6% of electricity consumption from renewable sources (prior year: 34.7%)
- Reduced water withdrawal by 2.7% year on year to 1,115,692 m3 (prior year: 1,146,342 m3)
- 93.4% of new product developments incorporated Gerresheimer ecodesign principles
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce industrial waste sent to landfill from our own production to 0% by 2028
- Achieve 100% ISO 45001 certification by 2023
- Achieve 100% annual community engagement by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Switch to 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce global water withdrawal by 10% by 2030
- Achieve 100% compliance with Gerresheimer Code of Conduct for Suppliers by 2024
- Achieve an Employee Net Promoter Score (ENPS) of more than 20 by 2028
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CO2 emissionsRenewable energyWaterRecycling and wasteEcodesignResponsible supply chain managementHealth and safetyEmployee satisfactionCommunity engagement