Gerresheimer, a global systems and solutions provider for 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 highlights significant progress in key sustainability metrics, including a 31% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 CO2e emissions compared to the 2019 base year, an increase in renewable electricity consumption to 54% of total, and a 63% improvement in the lost time incident rate (LTIR).
The company has also raised its CO2e reduction target for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions to -52% by 2030 and, for the first time, introduced scope 3 targets. These targets have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The report underscores Gerresheimer's commitment to transparently measuring and managing climate protection and sustainability according to recognized standards.
“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,” said Wolf Lehmann, CFO of Gerresheimer AG. “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 performance has also been recognized by external ratings. The company received a Gold rating from EcoVadis in 2025, scoring 78 out of 100, placing it among the top 4% of all evaluated companies and the top 1% in its industry. EcoVadis evaluates companies in environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, assessing over 150,000 companies annually. Additionally, in the 2025 CDP rating, Gerresheimer achieved an “A-” in the climate category and “Leadership” status for the second consecutive year, ranking above both the global average (B) and the industry average (C).
The company has set ambitious CO2e reduction targets as part of its corporate strategy, validated by SBTi. By 2030, Gerresheimer aims to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 52% from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, by the end of 2029, 65% of its suppliers (based on spending) are expected to set science-based climate targets, and by 2034, the company aims to reduce emissions intensity relative to operating profit in selected scope 3 categories by 64% compared to 2023.
The 2025 Non-financial Report, which details Gerresheimer’s sustainability strategy and performance, is available for download on the company’s website at https://www.gerresheimer.com/en/investors/investors-and-analysts/publications/reports.
