- Significant decline in demand across all market regions following the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Harsh economic conditions, geopolitical crises, and steep price increases.
- Normalization of demand after three years of strong growth (particularly in consumables).
- Slowdown in vaccine development and production.
- Inflation and resulting price increases.
- High inventory levels at some production sites.
- Cybercrime threats.
Eppendorf SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Eppendorf SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.0K tons/year (reduced from 30000 tons/year since 2019). 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
18.0K tons/year (reduced from 30000 tons/year since 2019)
2023
Renewable Energy
58% (German sites, Enfield, CT, and Maldon, UK)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.0K tons/year (reduced from 30000 tons/year since 2019) |
| 2022 | 8.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions at its sites from 30,000 tons to 18,000 tons since 2019.
- Launched sustainable pipette tips and PCR plates.
- Launched the Centrifuge 5427 R, one of the first refrigerated centrifuges worldwide to use sustainable cooling liquid.
- All German sites, as well as those in Enfield, Connecticut, USA, and Maldon, UK, use carbon-neutral green electricity, cutting emissions by 58%.
- Fully electrifying its vehicle fleet by the end of 2027 (37% electric vehicles in German fleet by December 2023).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement measures from the Empowering Eppendorf initiative in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve sustainable growth and increased profitability.
🔭 Long-term
- Maintain technological leadership in sample management.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityResource ConservationHuman RightsSocial Well-being