Successful commitment to climate protection

– "With the submission of targets to the SBTi, Schülerke has sent a strong signal in the consistent implementation of its sustainability strategy. It shows that we are setting a good example in our industry and are actively working to constantly set new standards," says CEO Jan-Dirk Auris.
– Now, Schülerke's emission reduction targets have been validated by the SBTi and announced on their website on November 23, 2023.
– Schülerke's targets are science-based and follow a concrete timetable: starting from the base year 2021, reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 42%, and in purchased goods and services in Scope 3 by 25% by the year 2030.

With a clear focus on advancing their climate protection activities based on the latest scientific findings, Schülerke joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in June 2022 and committed to fulfilling the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. In March 2023, Schülerke submitted its concrete targets to SBTi – now, the targets have been successfully validated.

SBTi is a collaboration between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The initiative defines proven science-based procedures and evaluates companies' targets on an independent basis. Currently, around 6,500 companies worldwide work with SBTi.

The CO2 balance as a core element of the sustainability strategy

The submission of Schülerke's climate targets to SBTi was preceded by a comprehensive analysis of Schülerke's global ecological footprint for the year 2021: emissions in Scopes 1, 2, and 3 were recorded, evaluated, and a baseline was established to track progress. For better understanding: Scope 1 includes direct emissions generated, for example, by burning fossil fuels in production or through other processes within the company itself. Scope 2 includes indirect emissions, such as those from purchased energy or electricity. Scope 3 encompasses indirect emissions within the value chain, arising from upstream and downstream activities.

Based on the CO2 emissions of the base year 2021 and for all three scopes, Schülerke has developed concrete targets for emission reductions by 2030, which have now been validated by SBTi. Schülerke CEO Jan-Dirk Auris on this milestone: "The fact that Schülerke's targets have now been recognized by SBTi is an outstanding achievement of the entire Schülerke team, which contributed worldwide to data collection and target development. Together, we are convinced that ecological sustainability is now a central pillar to ensure the company's future viability."

The path from Schülerke to greater sustainability

As part of their commitment to clear climate goals, Schülerke continuously reduces energy and resource consumption using modern technologies, further develops its product portfolio, and makes it more sustainable. Maintaining consistent quality and effectiveness of products at the highest standard to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare professionals is of course a given.

Schülerke's mission to take responsibility for present and future generations extends beyond its own company. "With reliable and sustainably produced products, we provide our customers with security in their purchasing decisions and also support them in their own efforts toward greater sustainability," says Jan-Dirk Auris.