Beiersdorf Sets Bold Net Zero Targets by 2045, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability at Hamburg Conference

Beiersdorf Sets Bold Net Zero Targets by 2045, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability at Hamburg Conference

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf, a leading skincare company, has announced its ambitious sustainability goals during the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. The company aims to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 and intends to reduce emissions across its entire value chain by 90%. Vincent Warnery, CEO, emphasized that sustainability is central to Beiersdorf’s corporate strategy, “Win with Care.” The company has already made significant progress in decarbonization, with a 19% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2023, targeting a 30% reduction by 2025. Key initiatives include innovative product designs, such as the Eucerin refill jar, and close collaboration with suppliers to promote recycled materials. Beiersdorf’s production plants in the EU will be climate-neutral by January 2025, with a goal for all facilities worldwide by 2030.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 8-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Beiersdorf, a leading global player in the skincare industry, has unveiled its extensive sustainability initiatives at the inaugural Hamburg Sustainability Conference. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045, aiming for a substantial 90% reduction in emissions across its entire value chain, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

During a conversation with Sabine Nallinger, Managing Director of Stiftung KlimaWirtschaft (Alliance for Climate and Economy), Vincent Warnery emphasized the urgency of their mission, stating, “According to current scientific consensus, pursuing Net Zero is the only viable path forward. At Beiersdorf, sustainability is integral to our corporate strategy, ‘Win with Care,’ and we have established ambitious targets to reflect that commitment.” Warnery also highlighted the critical need for collaboration between public and private sectors in climate initiatives, asserting that “effective climate action demands collective effort. We inhabit a shared ecosystem, and it’s essential for both politics and industry to work in tandem. While coherent regulations are crucial, excessive regulations can undermine competitiveness and stifle the pace of innovation.”

Beiersdorf is solidifying its role as a leader in climate care, intertwining its vision of becoming the premier skincare company with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The company’s achievements, recognized by the prestigious CDP Triple-A awards for both 2022 and 2023, underscore its leadership in climate, forest, and water management. Since 2018, Beiersdorf has made significant strides in decarbonization, reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 19% by the end of 2023, with a target of 30% reduction by 2025.

Central to Beiersdorf’s path to Net Zero are product innovation and transformation, which include reformulating ingredients and packaging to cut greenhouse gases by 50% by 2032. A standout example is the Eucerin refill jar, designed to use 90% less packaging. Beiersdorf also collaborates closely with suppliers to promote recycled materials and systematically supports emission reduction across the value chain.

Warnery stressed, “Sustainability is a responsibility, not a choice. Our transformation involves our entire value chain and requires strong partnerships with our suppliers. We are committed to making our production facilities climate neutral as swiftly as possible. By January 2025, all our EU factories will be climate-neutral, with a global target for all production sites by 2030.”

With a clear long-term vision, Beiersdorf aims to enhance its standing in the skincare market while taking a pioneering role in global climate protection through innovation, collaboration, and decisive action.

About the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC)

At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC), leading minds from politics, business, science and civil society plan the implementation of joint processes to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The first HSC will take place on October 7 and 8, 2024 at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and Hamburg City Hall. More about the conference, the program and the speakers at www.sustainability-conference.org.

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SOURCE: Beiersdorf AG

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