Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Carl Zeiss Meditec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec 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).
However, Carl Zeiss Meditec has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Carl Zeiss Meditec's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Carl Zeiss Meditec amounted to 20,658 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Carl Zeiss Meditec decreased by 91.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Carl Zeiss Meditec were 8,046 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Carl Zeiss Meditec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 74.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 86.17%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 487 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,612 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Carl Zeiss Meditec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 93.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 93.11% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Carl Zeiss Meditec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Carl Zeiss Meditec's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported 308,521 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 2025 disclosure of Carl Zeiss Meditec includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 308,521 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Insights into Carl Zeiss Meditec’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,046 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,614 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.08 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Carl Zeiss Meditec's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Carl Zeiss Meditec's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.71, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Carl Zeiss Meditec rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec ranked 10 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Carl Zeiss Meditec is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Carl Zeiss Meditec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Carl Zeiss Meditec reported a total carbon footprint of 329,179 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36.48% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Carl Zeiss Meditec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.83%.a