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Climate action at ZEISS

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Paris Climate Agreement

The international community has set itself ambitious targets to limit global warming to 1.5°C. ZEISS wants to contribute to this and is therefore working continuously to gradually reduce its own emissions.

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Over the past few years, we have managed to record a significant reduction in our scope 1 and 2 emissions. Our measures in this regard have therefore made an impact. Our next step will be to focus on scope 3. Our aim here is also to reduce emissions, which we will achieve through leveraging in purchasing, logistics and product design.

Dr. Nicole Ziegler Head of Sustainability, ZEISS Group
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Our path to reducing emissions

ZEISS has set science-based targets to be achieved by 2030. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is currently reviewing these targets. They will be published in summer 2026 once the review has been completed.

ZEISS’ Commitment to Global Climate Protection

Contribution to global climate action

One of ZEISS’ top priorities in the area of climate action is to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions. By fiscal 2024/2025, we had already reduced our emissions by 68 percent compared with the baseline year of 2018/2019. ZEISS knows that, as a manufacturing company, we will always generate residual emissions given the current state of technology. That is why we are committed to global climate protection beyond our own efforts by supporting selected climate action projects that meet recognized standards. Read more in our Sustainability Report 2024/25 (p. 51).

Path to greater resource efficiency

To avoid losing heart on the journey to a sustainable future, it helps to celebrate successes. ZEISS has already achieved a great deal along the way. These are our biggest milestones as of the end of fiscal 2024/25.
  • 68 %

    reduction in CO₂ emissions1

  • 34 %

    reduction in energy consumption (relative to value added)1

  • 55 %

    reduction in water consumption (relative to value added)1

  • 49 %

    reduction in waste (relative to value added)1

ZEISS Beyond Talks

Climate action is shared success. Beyond Talks is a platform for learning, sharing ideas and finding inspiration.
  • In conversation with award-winning photographer Sebastian Copeland

    In conversation with award-winning photographer Sebastian Copeland
  • Prof. Antje Boetius talks about the deep sea and our impact on the ocean

    Prof. Antje Boetius talks about the deep sea and our impact on the ocean

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