Gerresheimer, an innovative 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, highlighting a 31% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 CO2e emissions compared to the base year 2019, an increase in the share of electricity from renewable sources to 54% of total consumption, and a 63% improvement in the lost time incident rate (LTIR).
The company 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 CO2e reduction targets were externally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). With this report, Gerresheimer underscores its commitment to measuring and managing climate protection and sustainability according to recognized standards and to communicating progress transparently.
“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.”
For the 2025 financial year, Gerresheimer published its first voluntary audited non-financial report, aligned with the CSRD. In addition, the company discloses relevant data annually on the EcoVadis platform and as part of the CDP rating.
EcoVadis Gold – Top 1% in the industry: Since 2011, Gerresheimer’s sustainability management has been independently assessed by the sustainability rating provider EcoVadis. In 2025, Gerresheimer was once again awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, increasing its score from 76 in 2024 to 78 out of 100 in 2025, placing it among the top 4% of all evaluated companies and the top 1% in its industry.
CDP Rating: “Leadership” Status in Climate: In 2025, more than 22,100 companies worldwide underwent the CDP rating. Gerresheimer once again 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).
Ambitious CO2e Reduction Targets: As part of its corporate strategy, Gerresheimer has set ambitious CO2e reduction targets validated by SBTi. By 2030, the company aims to reduce its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 52% compared to the base year of 2019. Furthermore, by the end of 2029, 65% of Gerresheimer’s suppliers - based on spending on goods and services - are also expected to set science-based climate targets. Finally, by 2034, Gerresheimer 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, which is available for download on the Gerresheimer website.
