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 transparently details the Group’s sustainability performance, showing a 31% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 CO2e emissions compared to the 2019 base year, and an increase in the share of electricity from renewable sources to 54% of total consumption. The lost time incident rate (LTIR) improved by approximately 63%.
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, supplemented it with Scope 3 targets. These targets were 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 efforts have been recognized by external ratings. In 2025, the company was awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, 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 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).
As part of its corporate strategy, Gerresheimer has set ambitious CO2e reduction targets validated by the SBTi. By 2030, the company aims to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 52% compared to 2019. Furthermore, by the end of 2029, 65% of Gerresheimer’s suppliers (based on spending on goods and services) 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 2023 base year.
This report underscores Gerresheimer’s commitment to measuring and managing climate protection and sustainability according to recognized standards. The company discloses relevant data annually on the EcoVadis platform and as part of the CDP rating. 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.
