Gerresheimer, a systems and solutions provider for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics industries, has published its first voluntary Non-financial Report for the 2025 financial year, aligned with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The audited report provides transparency into the Group's sustainability performance, showing a 31% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 CO2e emissions compared to 2019, a 54% share of electricity from renewable sources, 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, included Scope 3 targets. These targets have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). “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 management has been independently assessed by EcoVadis since 2011, earning a Gold rating in 2025. The company increased its score from 76 to 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 compared to 2019, validated by SBTi. 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 2023.
For business leaders, this announcement signals a growing trend in corporate sustainability reporting aligned with the CSRD, which will become mandatory for many companies in the coming years. Gerresheimer's transparent reporting and third-party validation provide a benchmark for the industry, potentially influencing supply chain requirements and investor decisions. The company's focus on reducing its carbon footprint and improving safety metrics demonstrates how industrial firms can integrate sustainability into core operations while maintaining competitiveness.
Further information on Gerresheimer’s sustainability strategy and performance is included in the 2025 Non-financial Report, available for download on the Gerresheimer website.
