Gerresheimer, a global partner to the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics industries, has published its first voluntary separate non-financial report for the 2025 financial year, aligned with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The audited report details the Group's sustainability performance, including a 31% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 CO2e emissions compared to the base year 2019. The share of electricity from renewable sources increased to 54% of total electricity consumption, and the lost time incident rate (LTIR) improved by approximately 63%.
The company has raised its CO2e reduction target for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions to -52% by 2030 and, for the first time, supplemented it with scope 3 targets. These targets were externally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). According to CFO Wolf Lehmann, "Despite a very challenging financial year in 2025, we significantly improved key sustainability metrics and, for the first time, reported on our sustainability performance in alignment with the CSRD. Our goal is to support our customers on their path toward increased sustainability. This includes not only sustainable product options but also transparent reporting."
Gerresheimer's sustainability management has been independently assessed by EcoVadis since 2011. In 2025, the company was awarded a Gold rating, scoring 78 out of 100, placing it among the top 4% of all evaluated companies and the top 1% in its industry. Additionally, in the 2025 CDP rating, Gerresheimer achieved an "A-" in the climate category and "Leadership" status for the second consecutive year, ranking above the global average (B) and industry average (C).
The company's ambitious CO2e reduction targets include a 52% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. By the end of 2029, 65% of Gerresheimer's suppliers (based on spending) are expected to set science-based climate targets. By 2034, the company aims to reduce emissions intensity relative to operating profit in selected scope 3 categories by 64% compared to the base year 2023.
Further information on Gerresheimer's sustainability strategy and performance is included in the 2025 Non-financial Report, available for download on the Gerresheimer website: https://www.gerresheimer.com/en/investors/investors-and-analysts/publications/reports.
