Thinking and
acting sustainably

As a foundation company, ZEISS has a responsibility to care for the environment and thus also for the people living near its sites, which means supporting them and improving quality of life for humanity. ZEISS contributes to creating a sustainable society that will provide as many people as possible with access to education, high-quality healthcare and rewarding job opportunities.

Carbon emissions cause global warming, and warmer and rising sea levels. They pose a threat to our livelihoods. ZEISS aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its own activities (Scope 1 und 2 emissions) by 2025.

ZEISS strives for a circular use of resources with a view to reducing the impact on the environment. To achieve this, more renewable energy resources and recycled materials will be deployed, while loops are being closed. The aim is to further reduce water consumption, waste generation and energy consumption.