In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co 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 SE & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 317,448a | 351,128a | 344,161b | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 170,497a | 187,300a | 215,434b | |
Location-Based | 405,513a | 447,563a | 419,117b | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 3,771,052a | 3,751,312a | N/A | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 11.805a | 15.3696a | 13.9444b |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fresenius SE & Co amounted to 722,961 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 Fresenius SE & Co decreased by 9.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Fresenius SE & Co were 317,448 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 170,497 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 405,513 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Fresenius SE & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported 3,771,052 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 Fresenius SE & Co includes a breakdown across 10 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
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,771,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 66.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 33.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Fresenius SE & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
In 2025, the largest contributors to Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 317,448 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 26,891 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.81 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.96, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Fresenius SE & Co is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2025, Fresenius SE & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 4,494,013 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.23% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Fresenius SE & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.02%.a