Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft is a publicly traded German consumer goods company renowned for its global leadership in skin care and adhesive products. Established in 1882 and headquartered in Hamburg... Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft is a publicly traded German consumer goods company renowned for its global leadership in skin care and adhesive products. Established in 1882 and headquartered in Hamburg, Beiersdorf operates through two principal business segments: Consumer and Tesa. The Consumer segment is responsible for many of the world's most recognizable personal care brands, including NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, Labello, Chantecaille, and Coppertone, offering products that span skin care, wound care, and sun protection. The Tesa segment specializes in innovative adhesive solutions, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and healthcare with a wide range of technical tapes and system solutions. With over 20,000 employees and a presence in more than 170 subsidiaries worldwide, Beiersdorf strategically maintains research and innovation centers across multiple continents, enabling tailored product development for local markets. The company's extensive brand portfolio and its commitment to scientific innovation have positioned it as a key player in the global consumer non-cyclical sector, continuously shaping trends in everyday personal care and industrial adhesive applications.
In 2024, Beiersdorf was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Beiersdorf has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Beiersdorf are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership of buildings
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7.4 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings (and parking spaces attached to buildings)
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a. Beiersdorf's Annual Report 2024
b. Beiersdorf's Annual Report 2023
c. Beiersdorf's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Beiersdorf's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 17.38 million, representing 0.2% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 0 of Beiersdorf's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Insights into Beiersdorf's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 156.34 million,representing 30.7% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 25.41 million of Beiersdorf's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 5% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Beiersdorf's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Beiersdorf's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Beiersdorf's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 68.55%,suggesting that Beiersdorf may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Beiersdorf's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported that EUR 156.34 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 30.7% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 25.41 million (5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 25.7% of Beiersdorf's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Beiersdorf's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported that EUR 25.41 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 5% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Beiersdorf is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Beiersdorf's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Beiersdorf's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
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Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Beiersdorf's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 5%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Beiersdorf is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Beiersdorf allocated EUR 25.47 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 5% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Beiersdorfhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Beiersdorf's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 35.37 million,representing 6.7% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 2.40 million of Beiersdorf's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.5% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Beiersdorf's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
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Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Beiersdorf's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Beiersdorf's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 44.44%, suggesting that Beiersdorf may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of Beiersdorf's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported that EUR 35.37 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 6.7% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.40 million (0.5% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 6.3% of Beiersdorf's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Beiersdorf's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported that EUR 2.40 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.5% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Beiersdorf's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Beiersdorf's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Beiersdorf's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.5%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Beiersdorf's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Beiersdorf allocated EUR 2.62 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.5% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Beiersdorfhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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