EOS, a worldwide leader in sustainable production solutions, has made a formal commitment to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045. The company's targets for reducing emissions have been recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making its climate action plan consistent with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to keep global warming at less than 1.5°C.

The declaration was issued on World Environment Day 2025, underscoring EOS' commitment to global sustainability. SBTi certification provides assurance that EOS' climate ambitions are based on robust, science-based criteria. SBTi is an internationally accepted group that certifies greenhouse gas targets grounded in scientific advice and global climate agreements.

EOS' vision establishes significant milestones at three different levels of emissions. By 2030, the business is reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by 42% in absolute terms. Scope 1 are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and Scope 2 are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Meanwhile, EOS is targeting 25% absolute Scope 3 emission reduction, which cover all the other indirect emissions within the company's value chain except for transportation, supply chain, and product use.

Other goals are a complete 90% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a 90% additional cut in Scope 3 emissions by 2045. These have the purpose of positioning the business as net-zero compatible with only a negligible amount of residual emissions to be addressed by credible carbon removal solutions.

In order to attain these goals, EOS has implemented a comprehensive climate action plan. Part of the most critical aspects of the plan includes the electrification of its fleet of vehicles, the enhancement of the use of renewable energy in operations, and investment in sustainable materials to be utilized in its additive manufacturing. The company is also in the process of how it can become more energy-efficient to reduce the environment's footprint from its operations.

EOS' "Responsible Manufacturing" emphasis is core to its net-zero journey. EOS is a 3D printing and advanced manufacturing company, like any other, where both environmental challenges and opportunities exist. With additive manufacturing, it is like there is potential to minimize waste materials, reduce energy consumption, and provide more environmentally friendly ways of production if responsibly executed. EOS wants to realize such goals while taking responsibility for the environmental footprint of the supply chain and production.

The SBTi validation guarantees EOS' commitments are in line with international standards of reducing emissions and long-term climate accountability. It also ranks EOS alongside other companies that are leading the way in applying science-based sustainability strategies.

Scope 3 emissions usually account for the biggest chunk of a firm's carbon footprint, and mitigating them will involve wide-ranging cooperation from customers, suppliers, and logistics companies. EOS is aware of this and is putting in place systems to track, measure, and cut such indirect emissions. These include supplier engagement programmes and material and product lifecycle assessments.

The news also comes in the wake of controversy about the accuracy of historic Scope 3 emission measurement methodologies. A recent report indicated historic methodologies could overestimate Scope 3 emissions by as much as 2,480%. As companies increasingly develop their carbon accounting systems, science-backed and tested methodologies such as those being adopted by EOS become more relevant in delivering transparency and legitimacy.

With increased global oversight of climate responsibility, business entities are sure to be called upon to report and account for their environmental footprint. Europe and other jurisdictions' regulation is also changing, so that business entities must get on board with standards such as SBTi. In making its targets public and quantifiable, EOS is setting a benchmark for industry competitors and other players.

EOS projects contribute to global climate ambitions and show how manufacturing sectors—otherwise high-emitting—can be included in climate change action. EOS is emerging as a forward-looking operator within the realm of sustainability, deploying technology innovation and adhering to sustainable business practice.

With its medium-term plan in hand, EOS will be regularly reporting to stakeholders on progress toward every one of its milestones. Whether the company is successful or not in achieving its 2030 aims will be one of the greatest measures of whether it can achieve the 2045 net-zero goal. It will take sustained investment in renewables, digital infrastructure, and materials innovation to keep the ball rolling.

In the broader industrial and ESG environment, EOS' pledge is another step towards sustainability-driven operations. With companies under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and consumers, science-based climate targets are playing an ever-growing role as a tool for corporate responsibility and sustainable business over the long term.

Source: EOS, KnowESG