Fresenius Medical Care AG
Fresenius Medical Care's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care 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).
Fresenius Medical Care has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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. | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Fresenius Medical Care's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fresenius Medical Care amounted to 811,414 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 Fresenius Medical Care decreased by 5.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Fresenius Medical Care were 360,803 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Fresenius Medical Care reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 64.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 326,636 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 450,611 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Fresenius Medical Care reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Fresenius Medical Care 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Fresenius Medical Care use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Fresenius Medical Care's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported 2,993,388 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 Fresenius Medical Care includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,993,388 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 69.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Fresenius Medical Care 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Fresenius Medical Care disclose?
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,385,959 tCO₂e (46.3%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 847,284 tCO₂e (28.31%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 192,383 tCO₂e (6.43%)
Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Fresenius Medical Care’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 360,803 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,121 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Fresenius Medical Care's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Fresenius Medical Care's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.11 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Fresenius Medical Care rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care ranked 19 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Fresenius Medical Care among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Fresenius Medical Care's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care reported a total carbon footprint of 3,804,802 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.47% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Fresenius Medical Care's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.84%. a