- Scope 3 emissions reduction lagging behind targets
- Market conditions hindering faster adoption of electric vehicles
- Increased energy intensity due to higher energy consumption against lower sales
- Mixed trends in health and safety KPIs compared to previous five-year average
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 953.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 27.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 156 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 953.3K 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
953.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
41% (of total energy use)
of total energy
Water Usage
203.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
5.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
179.8K MWh/year
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). | 27.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 156 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 953.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 953.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 1.1M tCO2e (market-based) / 1140324 tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2021 | 0 tCO2e/year (net operational after offsets) |
| 2020 | 29.8K tCO2e/year (Net Operational Carbon Emissions) |
| 2019 | 34.5K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) for the third consecutive year (2021-2023)
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% from 2018 baseline (excluding offsets)
- Reduced waste intensity by 23% compared to 2018
- Reduced waste sent to landfill to under 8% of total waste
- Switched to 100% renewable electricity
- Implemented new district heating system reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 100 tons/year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste intensity by 20% by 2025
- Achieve zero waste to landfill (less than 5%) by 2025
- More than 80% of packaging materials from recycled or certified sustainable sources by 2025
- More than 95% of packaging easily recyclable or compostable by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 (from 2018 baseline)
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
- More than 90% electric vehicle fleet by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 (from 2018 baseline)
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 (from 2019 baseline)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1-3)Energy efficiencyWaste reduction and recyclingSustainable products and servicesResponsible sourcingEmployee well-being and developmentDiversity and inclusionWorkplace safetyGood corporate governanceSupply chain sustainabilityHuman rights