Can humanity still achieve the ambitious 1.5-degree climate goal and contain the otherwise imminent massive consequential damage? HERMA is now sending a strong message in this discussion. The globally active Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) has confirmed: Within its direct sphere of influence, the specialist in packaging and product labelling is making its contribution towards pursuing the path of global warming that the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement has defined as the most ambitious goal. On the basis of scientifically justified climate goals, companies undertake as part of the SBTi to adopt measures voluntarily that are actually necessary to limit the further increase in global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the year 2100 – compared to the pre-industrial level of 1850. Through the targeted reduction of indirect emissions along the entire value chain as well, HERMA is also pursuing a holistic approach.
42 percent less in-house greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
The HERMA climate goals validated by the SBTi at the end of 2024 include three different aspects. On the one hand, HERMA is committed to reducing its own absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42 percent by 2030 – compared to the base year of 2021. On the other hand, this includes a 30 percent reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services as well as from end-of-life treatment, such in the form of recycling or disposal, by 2030. In addition, HERMA is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from upstream transport and distribution by 25 percent by 2030, also compared to 2021.
"All of these goals are ambitious but achievable," explains Marcus Gablowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at HERMA. "The science clearly demonstrates to us that fast and decisive action is needed to limit the temperature rise. HERMA is pursuing this path with full conviction. The validation of our climate goal by the recognised SBTi is an important milestone in this regard. It shows: Our measures are based on a sound scientific foundation and we are making a contribution to achieving the 1.5-degree climate goal." HERMA is one of a growing number of companies active worldwide that are joining the SBTi to set measurable, science-based goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
