Sartorius AG
Sartorius's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | 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.  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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sartorius's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sartorius amounted to 72,227 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 Sartorius increased by 17.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Sartorius's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sartorius's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sartorius were 20,355 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sartorius reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sartorius's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 50.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sartorius's Scope 1 emissions increased by 55.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Sartorius's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sartorius reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,691 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 51,872 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sartorius reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sartorius's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 111.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sartorius's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sartorius 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Sartorius use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sartorius reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Sartorius reported 645,033 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 Sartorius includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Sartorius's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sartorius reported total Scope 3 emissions of 645,033 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 77.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 22.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sartorius disclose?
In 2024, Sartorius reported emissions for 11 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 Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sartorius's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 261,588 tCO₂e (40.55%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 137,382 tCO₂e (21.3%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 134,790 tCO₂e (20.9%)
Sartorius's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sartorius’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sartorius reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,355 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,518 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sartorius's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sartorius's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sartorius reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.04 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sartorius rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sartorius ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sartorius is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sartorius's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sartorius reported a total carbon footprint of 717,260 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.91% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Sartorius's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.23%. a