Marcus Felstead
Chief commercial officer
“For us, sustainability is not an option, but a requirement. For Erbe, offering high-quality products means providing our customers with genuine added value, both in clinical and economic terms, as well as in the responsible use of our environment and valuable raw materials.”
Acting responsibly for our environment
As a medical technology company, we take responsibility for people and the environment. For us, sustainability means conserving resources, reducing emissions, and making processes sustainable. With EMAS and the CSRD, we are laying the foundation for measurable environmental goals and transparent reporting - in a sector that accounts for around five percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Our greenhouse gas balance
Our carbon footprint includes emissions from
- our own sites (Scope 1)
- purchased energy (Scope 2)
- our value chain (Scope 3).
In 2023, our group-wide emissions amounted to around 140,000 tons of CO₂ equivalents, predominantly from Scope 3. As our influence there is limited, we rely on cooperation with suppliers and customers to reduce emissions.
Our climate strategy
Structured. Transparent. Effective.
Our climate targets are based on the 1.5°C target set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):
- Net zero for Scope 1 and 2 by 2045, with a 4.2% annual reduction
- 7% annual reduction in emissions intensity in Scope 3
Our environmental management at Erbe headquarters
Our environmental management system is EMAS-validated and helps us to systematically record, evaluate, and improve our environmental impact. Audits, key performance indicators, and clear responsibilities make progress measurable.
Specifically, this means:
- Recording energy, water, and material consumption
- Reducing emissions and increasing efficiency
- Integrating sustainability into development and purchasing
- Involving all employees through responsible action