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GERRESHEIMER AG.

GXI.XETRA | Manufacture of plastics products

Gerresheimer AG is a global manufacturer of specialty packaging products made of glass and plastic. The company's products include pharmaceutical packaging, such as vials, ampoules, bottles, and syringes, as well as specialty glass and plastic containers for the cosmetics and food industries. Gerres...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Gerresheimer AG shows a strong commitment to honest business, achieving an EcoVadis Gold rating (top 3%) and a CDP B score. The company maintains a robust Compliance Management System, including a 24/7 whistleblower system that processed 24 reports in 2024, with no proceedings reported. Environmentally, Gerresheimer targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and 100% renewable energy, having already reduced emissions by 28% and reached 55% renewable electricity. They aim for 0% waste to landfill by 2028 and incorporate up to 40% recycled glass. However, critics note the energy-intensive nature of glass and plastic manufacturing and a lack of detailed Scope 3 emissions or waste diversion data.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-60
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-30
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products10
-100100

Better Health for All

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No evidence available to assess GERRESHEIMER AG on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Gerresheimer AG is a manufacturer of specialty packaging products, not a financial institution.

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The provided articles detail investments in manufacturing facilities, job creation, and general community engagement focused on education and health. None of the articles contain specific, concrete data points or information related to financial services, lending, pricing, fees, financial inclusion initiatives, data accessibility for financial products, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes for financial customers, profit reinvestment in community finance, financial literacy programs, customer debt burden, geographic inclusion for financial services, or product simplicity of financial offerings. Therefore, all KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value must be omitted due to a lack of relevant evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess GERRESHEIMER AG on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess GERRESHEIMER AG on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

Gerresheimer received an EcoVadis Gold rating of 78 out of 100 points in 2025, placing it in the top 4% of all businesses assessed and the top 1% in its industry.

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The company also achieved a CDP A- rating in 2024, indicating 'Leadership' status.
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For financial reporting, Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, is investigating suspected accounting rule violations related to 'bill-and-hold' agreements in the 2024 consolidated financial statements, specifically concerning a low double-digit million amount of revenue.
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The company's Non-financial Report (SNFR) for 2024 was audited by KPMG with limited assurance.
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Gerresheimer has an electronic whistleblower system, launched in May 2014, available globally in multiple languages, allowing anonymous reporting.
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In 2024, 24 reports of potential Code of Conduct violations were recorded and processed, with acknowledgement within seven days and fact-finding within one month.
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The company has a Compliance Management System (CMS) in place since 2009, focusing on combating corruption, and provides employee training on compliance and anti-corruption.
7
Gerresheimer's Sustainalytics ESG risk assessment score is 17.5, placing it in the Low Risk category, and it has an MSCI ESG rating of AA.
8

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Gerresheimer AG against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The articles primarily focus on financial performance, general environmental sustainability (emissions, water, waste), employee matters, and a general supplier code of conduct, without specific mention of animal welfare, cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, or ethical sourcing of animal-derived ingredients.

1

No War, No Weapons

-60

The company's Supplier Code of Conduct, which 88% of strategic suppliers acknowledge, describes minimum requirements for suppliers in areas including human rights, indicating adherence to basic humanitarian procurement guidelines.

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The Supplier Code of Conduct is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the company also mentions a commitment to UN Global Compact principles.
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The company's Code of Conduct creates an ethical order of action derived from corporate values, and it applies risk management principles with zero risk tolerance for violations of official regulations, laws, or the company’s compliance regulations.
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However, the company's Conflict Mineral Statement does not provide any quantitative data on the percentage of its supply chain certified free from conflict minerals.
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Compliance with ethical standards is stated as a matter of course, and violations of official regulations, laws, or compliance regulations trigger investigations, indicating a compliance rate that is not fully transparent or consistently high.
5

Planet-Friendly Business

-30

Gerresheimer joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August 2023, committing to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.

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However, the target for Scope 3 emissions is still to be set within 24 months, and the validation status of these targets is not explicitly stated.
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The company's renewable electricity share was 55% in 2024, and it has a target to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess GERRESHEIMER AG on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles for GXI.XETRA regarding any of the 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs. discusses Gerresheimer's IT modernization strategy but provides no data on cybersecurity, privacy, or AI ethics.

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lists various data breaches from other companies, but Gerresheimer is not mentioned in this list, nor is there any information about its data breach history or security measures.
2

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

10

Gerresheimer's glass jars are 100% recyclable.

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The company incorporates 55% recycled content in its clear glass products.
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Gerresheimer has a company-wide target to reduce waste to landfill from production to 0% by 2028.
3

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