Gerresheimer AG
Gerresheimer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Gerresheimer 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).
Gerresheimer has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Gerresheimer's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gerresheimer amounted to 584,269 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gerresheimer increased by 3.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Gerresheimer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gerresheimer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gerresheimer were 262,029 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gerresheimer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Gerresheimer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 193,153 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 322,240 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Gerresheimer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gerresheimer's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.66% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Gerresheimer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Gerresheimer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Gerresheimer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported 452,649 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Gerresheimer includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Gerresheimer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gerresheimer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 452,649 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Gerresheimer reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Gerresheimer's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gerresheimer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gerresheimer's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Gerresheimer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gerresheimer disclose?
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Gerresheimer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Gerresheimer's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 349,506 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Gerresheimer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Gerresheimer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Gerresheimer reported a total carbon footprint of 1,036,918 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.15% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Gerresheimer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 43.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.08%.