Sartorius AG
Sartorius's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sartorius 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).
Sartorius has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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 Sartorius's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sartorius amounted to 61,491 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 Sartorius decreased by 14.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Sartorius's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sartorius's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sartorius were 13,103 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sartorius reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sartorius's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sartorius's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 26.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Sartorius's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sartorius reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,823 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 48,388 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Sartorius reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sartorius's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 97.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sartorius's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.2% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Sartorius use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sartorius reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Sartorius's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sartorius's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sartorius reported 856,972 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 Sartorius includes a breakdown across 10 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.
Sartorius's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sartorius reported total Scope 3 emissions of 856,972 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 72.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 27.73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 21.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sartorius disclose?
In 2023, Sartorius reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 318,901 tCOâ‚‚e (37.21%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 185,564 tCOâ‚‚e (21.65%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 168,488 tCOâ‚‚e (19.66%)
Sartorius's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sartorius's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sartorius reported a total carbon footprint of 918,463 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.02% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Sartorius's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.27%.