Mettler-Toledo reinforces commitment to a better future through its sustainability efforts

Mettler-Toledo, a global leader in precision instruments and inspection solutions, has published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, covering the 2024 reporting year, which highlights its continued progress towards long-term sustainability goals and reaffirms its commitment to responsible business practices.

In 2024, Mettler-Toledo again maintained carbon-neutral operations and achieved its target of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across global facilities. The company also reported a 74% reduction in waste to landfill since 2018 and remains on track to reach its 2025 zero-waste-to-landfill goal (<5%). These accomplishments are part of the company’s strategic GreenMT Programme, now in its 15th year, which drives environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives across the business.

“We remain committed to sustainable growth and responsible business practices,” said Patrick Kaltenbach, President and CEO of Mettler-Toledo. “Thanks to the dedication of our global teams, we continue to embed sustainability into our operations, product development, and culture, building a healthier, more sustainable future for all stakeholders.”

The report also details advances in sustainable product design, with nearly all Business Units incorporating Design for Environment (DfE) principles, a continued shift from print to digital documentation and packaging innovations that increased recyclability to 90%.

The manufacturing sites in the UK and Germany have redesigned shipment packaging for several key components by using recyclable paper and cardboard instead of plastic foam and large wooden crates.

One of many examples comes from the company’s Product Inspection division, which has made significant progress in packaging innovation. The manufacturing sites in the UK and Germany have redesigned shipment packaging for several key components by using recyclable paper and cardboard instead of plastic foam and large wooden crates, reducing weight, improving assembly time, and cutting costs. These sites also introduced recyclable shrink wrap, paper strapping and reused wooden pallets, achieving up to a 60% reduction in wood usage.

In one of Mettler-Toledo's sites, new solar panels generate energy to cover 39% of its consumption in the first month.

In addition to these sustainable packaging initiatives, the Checkweighing manufacturing site in Giesen, Germany modernised its heating system using bi-valent heat pumps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% and energy costs by 40% compared to its previous heating system. Solar panels were also installed earlier this year on one of the site’s buildings and generated enough energy to cover 39% of the site's consumption in the first month. This reduced CO2 emissions by over four tonnes, and supplies power for 12 electric vehicle charging stations.

Complementing this approach, multiple sites also implemented initiatives to eliminate non-recyclable plastics in outbound shipments. The Metal Detection site in Manchester, UK for example, replaced expanding foam in its metal detector shipments with 100% recyclable paper-based packaging, developed using machinery from a sustainable UK supplier. The materials are now reused by receiving facilities, thereby reducing landfill waste, avoiding additional cleaning processes and delivering substantial savings.

The Mettler-Toledo Responsible Sourcing Framework guides how the company works with suppliers to promote ethical practices, reduce environmental impact and support sustainability goals across the supply chain. It continues to strengthen transparency across the supply chain, and in 2024, the company engaged with nearly 450 key suppliers to align on ESG performance expectations, representing approximately 65% of global direct spend.

As part of its Science Based Targets initiative, the report also sets out how Mettler-Toledo has committed to reducing emissions across its operations and value chain. The company aims to cut direct emissions from owned sources (Scope 1) and purchased energy (Scope 2) by 70% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. It has also set a goal to reduce indirect emissions from its broader value chain (Scope 3), including suppliers and product use, by 30% from a 2019 baseline.

“This report reflects not only our progress, but our purpose,” says Christian Gurtner, Head of Corporate Development and Sustainability, Mettler-Toledo. “From product innovation and supply chain responsibility to employee wellbeing and energy use, our teams are constantly looking for new ways to have a positive impact, add value, and build trust. We believe that sustainable business is smart business and we’re proud to share our results.”

The full 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report offers detailed updates on the Mettler-Toledo climate strategy, stakeholder engagement, supply chain responsibility, employee wellbeing, and innovation-driven sustainability.

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