Sartorius (OTC:SARTF) sharpened medium-term climate targets and received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative on February 16, 2026. The company set a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e by 2030 versus 2022 and a 51.6% Scope 3 intensity reduction by 2030 versus 2022.
Long-term ambition remains a climate-neutral value chain and net-zero by 2045. The updated targets cover more than 95% of emission sources and are integrated into Executive Board long-term remuneration.
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Positive
- SBTi validation confirms targets aligned with 1.5°C pathway
- Scope 1 and 2 target: 42% CO₂e reduction by 2030 (vs 2022)
- Scope 3 intensity target: 51.6% reduction by 2030 (vs 2022)
- Targets cover >95% of relevant emission sources
- Long-term goal: net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
- Climate targets linked to Executive Board long-term remuneration
Negative
- Scope 3 target is an intensity metric (relative to value added), not an absolute cut
- Company states remaining emissions will be offset to achieve net-zero
Scope 1 & 2 reduction target
42 percent
CO₂ equivalents reduction by 2030 vs base year 2022
Emission coverage
95 percent
Coverage of relevant Scope 1 and 2 emission sources
Scope 3 intensity target
51.6 percent
Reduction by 2030 vs 2022 relative to company’s value added
Long-term net-zero year
2045
Target year for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across value chain
Production & sales locations
around 60
Global production and sales sites worldwide
Sales revenue
around 3.5 billion euros
Company sales revenue in 2025
Employees
more than 14,000
Global workforce serving customers worldwide
Temperature target
1.5-degree Celsius
Alignment of targets with UN 1.5°C decarbonization pathway
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This announcement highlights Sartorius’ sharpened climate strategy, with a 42% reduction target for Scopes 1 and 2 and a 51.6% reduction target for Scope 3 intensity by 2030, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. The unchanged 2045 net-zero ambition ties executive incentives to long-term sustainability. Investors may track progress on renewable energy transitions, supply-chain decarbonization, and how these measures interact with revenue of around 3.5 billion euros and global operations at roughly 60 sites.
science based targets initiative
regulatory
“received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).”
A global nonprofit program that helps companies set and verify greenhouse gas reduction targets that match what climate science says is needed to avoid dangerous warming. Think of it like a certified road map and stamp of approval showing a company has a credible plan to cut emissions; investors use it as a shorthand for firms likely to manage climate risks, regulatory changes, and future costs better than peers without such verified plans.
scope 1
technical
“For direct emissions from its own operations and vehicle fleet, as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy – Scopes 1 and 2 -“
Scope 1 are the greenhouse gas emissions a company produces directly from sources it owns or controls, like fuel burned in company vehicles, boilers, or on-site factories. Think of it as the smoke coming out of a business’s own chimney versus electricity it buys from the grid. Investors watch Scope 1 because these direct emissions can create regulatory costs, operational changes, and reputational risks that affect profitability and long-term value.
scope 2
technical
“For direct emissions from its own operations and vehicle fleet, as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy – Scopes 1 and 2 -“
Scope 2 covers the greenhouse gas emissions produced indirectly when a business uses energy it buys from others—most commonly electricity, but also steam, heating or cooling. Think of it like the pollution linked to your household’s electricity bill: you didn’t burn the fuel yourself, but your consumption still causes emissions. Investors watch Scope 2 because it affects a company’s climate footprint, energy costs, regulatory exposure and reputation, all of which can influence long‑term financial performance.
scope 3
technical
“The company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 51.6 percent by 2030”
Scope 3 describes all greenhouse gas emissions that occur upstream and downstream of a company’s direct operations—things like emissions from suppliers, transportation, product use, and disposal. Think of it as the hidden carbon footprint tied to everything a business buys, sells, or enables; it matters to investors because these indirect emissions can drive regulatory costs, supply-chain disruption, consumer preference shifts, and long-term valuation risk that aren’t visible on a company’s factory floor or utility bill.
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
technical
“Long-term ambition remains unchanged: net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045”
Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions means a company, country, or activity balances the amount of climate-warming gases it releases with the amount it removes or offsets, so the net addition to the atmosphere is zero. Think of it as balancing a checkbook for emissions: all outgoing “charges” are matched by reductions or removals. Investors care because achieving net-zero can affect future costs, regulatory risk, access to capital, consumer demand and long-term asset values.
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Ambitious new medium-term targets set for Scopes 1, 2, and 3
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SBTi confirms compatibility of science-based reduction targets with Paris Climate Agreement
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Long-term ambition remains unchanged: net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
GÖTTINGEN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / The life science group Sartorius has sharpened its medium-term climate targets and received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The organization confirmed that the new greenhouse gas reduction targets are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
“We have refined our climate targets and, with SBTi validation, taken an important step that is increasingly expected in our industry: science-based targets aligned with the United Nations’ decarbonization pathways. This underscores our level of ambition,” said Sartorius CEO Dr. Michael Grosse. “At the same time, we are turning ambition into action: We are transitioning our sites to renewable energy, working closely with customers and suppliers to advance the use of low-emission materials and processes, and applying eco-design principles to a growing share of our product portfolio. This is how we reduce our own footprint and help our customers achieve their sustainability goals.”
For direct emissions from its own operations and vehicle fleet, as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy – Scopes 1 and 2 -, Sartorius aims to reduce CO₂ equivalents in metric tons by 42 percent by 2030 compared with the base year 2022. The target now covers all relevant emission sources and exceeds the 95 percent coverage required by the Science Based Targets initiative. According to SBTi criteria, it is therefore aligned with the United Nations’ 1.5-degree Celsius target. The most important lever for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions at Sartorius remains the global transition of sites to renewable energy. An increasing number of facilities are to source electricity from renewable sources and heat, cooling, and steam is also planned to be generated sustainably.
For indirect emissions along the company’s value chain, the Sartorius Executive Board has defined an intensity target, assuming continued business growth: The company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 51.6 percent by 2030 compared to 2022 relative to the company’s value added1. The most important drivers are the decarbonization of the supply chain together with customers and suppliers, the eco-design of products and packaging, logistics, and sustainable building construction.
The company’s long-term climate ambition remains unchanged: Sartorius aims to have a climate-neutral value chain by 2045 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating all avoidable emissions and offsetting the remaining ones.
The updated climate targets remain part of the long-term remuneration components of the Executive Board and replace the previous ones.
Learn more: http://www.sartorius.com/sustainability
A profile of Sartorius
Sartorius is a leading international partner to the biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing industries. The Lab Products & Services Division focuses on innovative laboratory instruments and consumables for research and quality assurance laboratories in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutions. The Bioprocess Solutions Division supports customers with a broad product portfolio focused on single-use solutions for the safer, faster, and more sustainable production of biotech drugs, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies. With around 60 production and sales locations worldwide, the Göttingen-based company has a strong global presence. Sartorius regularly supplements its portfolio with acquisitions of complementary technologies. In 2025, the company generated sales revenue of around 3.5 billion euros. More than 14,000 employees serve customers around the globe.
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SOURCE: SARTORIUS AG
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FAQ
What climate targets did Sartorius (SARTF) set on February 16, 2026?
Sartorius set a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e by 2030 and a 51.6% Scope 3 intensity reduction by 2030. According to the company, both targets use 2022 as the base year and are SBTi-validated.
How is Sartorius’ Scope 3 target measured for SARTF and what does it mean?
Sartorius’ Scope 3 target is an intensity target (51.6% by 2030) measured relative to value added, not an absolute emissions cut. According to the company, it assumes continued business growth and focuses on value-chain decarbonization.
Does Sartorius (SARTF) have SBTi validation and what alignment does it show?
Yes, Sartorius received SBTi validation confirming its medium-term targets are aligned with the UN 1.5°C pathway. According to the company, the targets cover more than 95% of its relevant emission sources.
What is Sartorius’ long-term net-zero ambition and timeline for SARTF?
Sartorius aims for a climate-neutral value chain and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. According to the company, it plans to eliminate avoidable emissions and offset residual emissions to meet this goal.
How will Sartorius (SARTF) reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030?
The primary lever is transitioning sites to renewable energy, including sustainable heat, cooling, and steam. According to the company, an increasing number of facilities will source electricity from renewable sources to meet the 42% target.
Are Sartorius’ climate targets linked to executive pay for SARTF?
Yes, the updated climate targets are included in the long-term remuneration components of the Executive Board and replace prior targets. According to the company, this aligns compensation with the new sustainability goals.