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Fresenius SE & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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. | 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 SE & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fresenius SE & Co amounted to 798,691 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 SE & Co increased by 4.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Fresenius SE & Co were 351,128 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Fresenius SE & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 164,838 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 447,563 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Fresenius SE & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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
What methodology does Fresenius SE & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Fresenius SE & Co'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 SE & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported 3,683,377 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 SE & Co includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,683,377 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 65.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Fresenius SE & Co disclose?
In 2024, 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.
What are the main sources of Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,634,985 tCO₂e (44.39%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,154,315 tCO₂e (31.34%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 275,317 tCO₂e (7.47%)
Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Fresenius SE & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 351,128 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,720 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Fresenius SE & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Fresenius SE & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.09 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Fresenius SE & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co ranked 18 out of 23 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
Insights into Fresenius SE & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Fresenius SE & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 4,482,068 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 487.21% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Fresenius SE & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.99%. a