Mayer Group’s net-zero targets have been approved by SBTi

• Overall Net-Zero Target: Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
• Near-Term Targets: Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 58.8% by 2033 from a 2022 base year. Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 35% within the same timeframe.
• Long-Term Targets: Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.

The targets were approved on 17 March 2025 and meet the criteria of the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard.

The latest climate science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – described by the UN as “code red for humanity” – shows that it is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, but we are dangerously close to that threshold.

To stay on track, rapid and deep emission cuts are essential – cutting global emissions by half before 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050 at the latest.

By committing to validated science-based targets, Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH is actively contributing to this global effort. The company also encourages partners and stakeholders across its value chain to align their own strategies with climate science by setting 1.5°C-aligned and science-based net-zero targets.

Achieving net-zero emissions requires more than setting ambitious goals – it demands consistent action across all levels of the value chain. To ensure transparency and accountability, Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH will publicly report progress on its targets every year, including a full GHG emissions inventory in accordance with the GHG Protocol.

To reach its near- and long-term targets, the Mayer Group is focusing on:

• Reducing operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by transforming energy use and improving efficiency across production sites and administrative facilities.
• Engaging with suppliers and partners to address Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant share of the company's footprint.
• Tracking key emission categories such as purchased goods and services (47%), transportation (21%) and investments (18%) – identified as priority areas in the company’s emissions profile.
• Monitoring target coverage and structural changes to ensure the validity of the reduction path and recalculating targets as needed.

Any remaining residual emissions at the net-zero target date will be neutralized in line with SBTi criteria, ensuring that Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH contributes meaningfully to a decarbonized economy.

The SBTi is a global partnership between CDP, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and WWF. It helps companies set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science and the goals of the Paris Agreement. 

Learn more: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action