Gerresheimer, an innovative system and solution provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries, has had its climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
SBTi confirmed that Gerresheimer’s targets are scientifically based and aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius. By 2030, Gerresheimer aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 52 percent compared to the base year 2019. Already by the end of 2029, 65 percent of Gerresheimer’s suppliers in terms of expenditure on goods and services are also expected to set scientifically based climate targets. Finally, by 2034, Gerresheimer aims to reduce the intensity of emissions relative to operating profit in selected Scope 3 categories by 64 percent compared to the base year 2023.
“As a partner to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, we support our customers on their path toward more sustainability,” said Uwe Röhrhoff, CEO of Gerresheimer AG. “The validation of our climate targets by SBTi is an important contribution to this.”
Reduction targets across the entire value chain
As part of its corporate strategy, Gerresheimer has set itself scientifically based emission targets and had them validated by SBTi. These targets cover emissions along the entire value chain (Scope 1 to 3).
Scope 1 includes all emissions caused directly by Gerresheimer through its own facilities and production processes. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions associated with energy supply, such as the purchase of electricity or heat. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur outside the company, for example through suppliers, transport and the use and disposal of sold products.
Transparent sustainability reporting
The validation by SBTi underscores Gerresheimer’s commitment to measuring and managing climate protection and sustainability in accordance with recognised standards, as well as communicating progress transparently.
The company reports annually on its goals, measures and results in its Sustainability Report and also provides relevant information for international ratings such as CDP and EcoVadis. MSCI, Sustainalytics, and ISS also regularly assess Gerresheimer’s sustainability performance. An overview of Gerresheimer’s external sustainability ratings can be found here.