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 and2 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. Sustainability is a key component of the Group-wide strategy and is divided into three focus areas: value for society, circular economy, and climate action. 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 – three focus topics

Climate action in practice at ZEISS

The climate is continuing to change. The global community has set itself big targets to mitigate the consequences. ZEISS continuously improves its operational processes in order to reduce its emissions.

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Realizing a circular economy

The cyclical use of natural resources is one way to use them sparingly. ZEISS has developed approaches in line with the circular economy, focusing on raw material procurement and waste management.

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For the good of the community

Through its products, ZEISS creates added value for a more sustainable society. What's more, ZEISS actively promotes the common good, education, and research through sponsorships.

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ZEISS strategy for sustainability

At ZEISS, sustainability is a shared responsibility. It is integrated into the corporate strategy through specific targets, such as reducing waste or water consumption.