Zschimmer & Schwarz commits to SBTi targets
Leather chemicals manufacturer Zschimmer & Schwarz has submitted its Commitment Letter to the Science Based Targets initiative, signalling its intention to align company-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets with the 1.5°C objective of the Paris Agreement.
The move commits the company to defining near-term emissions reduction targets in line with SBTi criteria. These will cover Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 impacts across the value chain.
Chief executive officer Dr Christoph Riemer said the transition towards sustainable and circular chemical production is a central part of the company’s strategy, adding that emissions reduction targets will be developed accordingly.
In a release, the company said it aims to complete its target-setting process by the end of the year, combining reduction pathways, energy efficiency measures and product carbon footprint tracking, while also advancing biodegradability and the use of renewable raw materials within its portfolio.
