Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  February 25, 2025

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Receives SBTi Approval

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, a member of the global Busch Group, announces that its science-based targets for reducing carbon emissions were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The vacuum technology company commits to reach net-zero GHG  emissions across the value chain by 2050. The SBTi approved Pfeiffer’s near- and long-term science-based emission reduction targets.

Over the course of two years, Pfeiffer has developed a roadmap for its sustainability journey. The targets set by Pfeiffer focus on reducing direct emissions for the operation of the company’s facilities (Scope 1 and  2) as well as indirect emissions from purchased goods or the use of sold products (Scope 3).

Pfeiffer's targets are scheduled for three specific dates. By 2030, it is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity. Looking ahead to 2034, the company aims to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35%. Finally, by 2050, Pfeiffer is committed to achieving a 96% reduction in absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions, 93% in absolute Scope 2, and 90% in absolute Scope 3. 

“This approval from the SBTi underscores the commitment and dedication of Pfeiffer to sustainability,” says Sebastian Oberbeck, Global Energy Manager at Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, in a statement. “It also makes our sustainability goals transparent and supports our communication on this topic to our customers.” Since the majority of total GHG emissions come from the use of Pfeiffer products by customers (Scope 3), close communication with customers is essential to encourage sustainable choices.