Gerresheimer has been awarded an A- rating by CDP for its transparent disclosure of climate-related goals, processes, and performance within its environmental management framework. This rating confers “Leadership” status and places Gerresheimer well above both the global average and the industry average, which each stand at a C rating. CDP is the world’s leading global non-profit and independent organization for environmental data disclosure by companies, cities, states, and regions.
This recognition further underscores Gerresheimer’s ongoing progress in implementing its sustainability strategy. Sustainability is an integral part of Gerresheimer’s corporate strategy, formula g.
Transparent environmental management
Since 2011, Gerresheimer has actively participated in CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), one of the world’s largest initiatives for environmental impact disclosure and management. As part of this commitment, the company reports annually on its climate strategy and management approach. CO2 emissions are collected, analysed, and managed in a structured process across all production sites.
Gerresheimer provides detailed annual updates on implemented measures and progress achieved. In the current CDP rating cycle, the company received top marks in subcategories including emission reduction initiatives, low-carbon products, management of dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities, governance, as well as risk disclosure and data verification.
Ambitious CO2 reduction target
Under its corporate strategy formula g, Gerresheimer aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50 percent by 2030. Scope 1 emissions include all direct emissions generated by Gerresheimer’s operational activities, while Scope 2 emissions cover indirect emissions from energy supply.
The company plans to lower its energy demand through state-of-the-art production technologies and to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030. By the end of 2024, Gerresheimer had already achieved a 28 percent reduction in emissions compared to the base year 2019. The share of electricity from renewable sources had already reached 55 percent by the end of 2024.