Beiersdorf AG
Beiersdorf's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Beiersdorf completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Beiersdorf has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Beiersdorf's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Beiersdorf amounted to 155,131 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Beiersdorf increased by 96.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Beiersdorf's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Beiersdorf's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Beiersdorf were 73,072 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Beiersdorf reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Beiersdorf's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Beiersdorf's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Beiersdorf's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,745 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 82,059 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Beiersdorf reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Beiersdorf's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Beiersdorf 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Beiersdorf use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Beiersdorf's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Beiersdorf's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported 2,040,295 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Beiersdorf includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Beiersdorf's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Beiersdorf's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,040,295 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 74.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Beiersdorf reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Beiersdorf's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Beiersdorf's Scope 3 emissions increased by 107.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Beiersdorf disclose?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Beiersdorf's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Beiersdorf's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,338,429 tCO₂e (65.6%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 510,454 tCO₂e (25.02%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 151,582 tCO₂e (7.43%)
Beiersdorf's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Beiersdorf’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 73,072 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,250 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Beiersdorf's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Beiersdorf's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.78 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Beiersdorf rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Beiersdorf ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Beiersdorf is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Beiersdorf's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Beiersdorf reported a total carbon footprint of 2,195,426 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 106.3% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Beiersdorf's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.74%. a