We do: Reduce emissions

For a climate-neutral future

Tackling the global climate crisis and accelerating positive change are central elements of our committment. Our mission to reduce global emissions includes upstream and downstream processes as well as our own production. Energy from renewable sources is a key pillar of our commitment. In addition to reducing fossil-based energy consumption, increasing energy efficiency also plays an important role. To achieve this goal, we are implementing technologies that are particularly efficient in conserving resources and energy.

Our long term strategic goal:
Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions

Major sustainability targets 2030

-95%

Climate neutral production (Scope 1 and 2) versus base year 2018.

Status 2023: -38%

-20%

Our indirect supply chain emissions will be reduced by at least 20% (Scope 3) versus base year 2018.

Status 2023: -15%

Reduction, Transformation, Production – The tesa energy strategy for a climate-neutral future

tesa is committed to actively shaping a more sustainable future. Our energy strategy is at the core of this effort. It outlines a clear, actionable plan that combines energy efficiency measures, the transition away from fossil fuels, and increasing our use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, both through procurement and our own production. Our goals include climate-neutral production by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2), supply security, and cost stability. These efforts aim to enhance our competitiveness and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Read the full PDF to learn more about our commitment and action plans.

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Stories about how we reduce emissions

At tesa, we have made sustainability a priority and are working on this important transformation of our company. There is a lot of work to be done to make a company more sustainable, and we want to use our expertise and our passion to tackle all of it: How we operate, how products are made, how we choose suppliers and raw materials, and how we think and act all need to become more sustainable. To see what we are working on, take a look at our stories.

Powerful projects save energy and cut emissions in 2024

What’s the fastest way to massively shrink the CO₂ footprint of our manufacturing? Taking radical action to boost efficiency and embrace energy from renewable sources at every tesa plant worldwide! During 2024, our teams achieved significant progress toward our goal of climate-neutral production until 2030 (scope 1+2).

Production and Reduction – a Balancing Act

How do you quickly reduce the CO₂ emissions of a manufacturing plant by almost 50 percent? By taking radical and innovative measures - and pulling all possible levers. A visit to our site in Sparta, Michigan.

(Where is there) room for solar energy?

At the headquarters in Norderstedt, the photolvoltaik (PV) project is moving into the next phase. A look behind the scenes – and on the roof.

Beyond the boundaries of possibility

“We shall either find a way, or make one.” Hannibal, a great military commander in the ancient world, might have had a brutal approach to achieving his goals, but this saying attributed to him still rings true today in logistics and is indicative of the professionalism and creativity that go into reaching goals.