Sustainability

ZEISS Sustainability Report

Fiscal year 2024/25

Focus on the future

Sustainability has been firmly anchored within ZEISS' DNA and the corporate strategy from day one. As a future-oriented company, ZEISS sees challenges as an opportunity and integrates sustainable solutions into its business operations. The ZEISS Sustainability Report provides an overview of the activities and achievements from fiscal year 2024/25.

Facts & figures

The company was able to significantly reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal year 2024/25. This resulted in carbon emissions being reduced by up to 68%. One measure to reduce emissions is the decarbonization roadmap for German plants, which is intended to ensure that ZEISS can largely phase out the use of fossil fuels. Further methods are listed in the Sustainability Report 24/25. This also explains the key figures for energy and water consumption and the reduction in waste volume.

Sustainability arises where innovation meets responsibility. By investing in sustainable solutions, we create genuine, long-term value – for science, society, and the environment.

Andreas Pecher President and CEO of the ZEISS Group and interim CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Insights from Nicole Ziegler on the sustainability strategy

Nicole Ziegler, Head of Sustainability at ZEISS, provides insights into the company’s progress in achieving its sustainability goals for 2025. Over the past five years, ZEISS has made progress towards its key objectives in these areas. More detailed information can be found in the Sustainability Report 24/25.

We continue to focus on long-term initiatives, data-driven decisions, and targeted investments to effectively reduce emissions and make the impact of our sustainability measures more measurable.

Dr. Nicole Ziegler Head of Sustainability, ZEISS Group

How ZEISS understands sustainability – four focus topics

Climate action in practice at ZEISS

ZEISS aims to drive decarbonization forward through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the expansion of renewable energy at its own sites. It also supports customers and suppliers in their decarbonization efforts.

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Realizing a circular economy

For ZEISS, the circular economy is a systematic approach that encompasses the entire product life cycle. The three key levers for this are eco-design, resource efficiency, and circular services and maintenance.

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Delivering value to people and society

ZEISS is committed to promoting a healthy and safe work environment, social responsibility, and human rights throughout the value chain.

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Corporate governance

Corporate governance embodies ZEISS’ values in business conduct and processes by defining clear structures fostering a culture of compliance and ensuring transparency.

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