Annual Report
Where others say no, we say yes. At SCHOTT, we believe that shared responsibility, experience, and close collaboration can release the energy to achieve the impossible. This also applies to the relationships we build with our customers. As an international technology group for advanced materials such as specialty glass, glass-ceramics, and polymers, we are constantly exploring unique solutions that make a difference for businesses and industries – yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Many SCHOTT products have high-tech applications that push technological boundaries, such as flexible glass in foldable smartphones, glass-ceramic mirror substrates in the world's largest telescopes, and laser glass in nuclear fusion. With their pioneering spirit, our 17,400 experts in over 30 countries work as dedicated partners to various industries.
The responsibility for employees, society and the environment is also deeply rooted in our DNA. As a pioneer in the industry, we are driving various sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions and foster a circular economy.
Many SCHOTT products have high-tech applications that push technological boundaries, such as flexible glass in foldable smartphones, glass-ceramic mirror substrates in the world's largest telescopes, and laser glass in nuclear fusion. With their pioneering spirit, our 17,400 experts in over 30 countries work as dedicated partners to various industries.
The responsibility for employees, society and the environment is also deeply rooted in our DNA. As a pioneer in the industry, we are driving various sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions and foster a circular economy.
17,400 employees around the world constantly question the impossible
With their pioneering spirit, SCHOTT’s employees work as partners to industries such as healthcare, home appliances, consumer electronics, semiconductors, optics, astronomy, energy, and aerospace. Supported by the best digital tools, they drive ideas and innovations forward in interdisciplinary and diverse success teams.
SCHOTT Board of Management (from L to R): Dr. Andrea Frenzel, Marcus Knöbel, Dr. Frank Heinricht (CEO), Dr. Heinz Kaiser
Financials
The past year was characterized by various challenges, but also special milestones. Despite a weakened economy, geopolitical conflicts, and high inflation, SCHOTT achieved solid results in the fiscal year 2023/2024. Thanks to the recent years' growth and investment strategy and good cost management, the Group recorded an increase in both sales and earnings. Further investments of around EUR 450 million are planned for the current year.
Milestones of the past fiscal year
Share of sales in fiscal year 2023/2024 by region
732 scientists and engineers from our worldwide research and development network
With the invention of specialty glass 140 years ago, SCHOTT's company founder Otto Schott laid the foundation for modern glass science and became the pioneer of an entire industry. His pioneering spirit and passion for innovation are deeply rooted in the DNA of employees worldwide. With extensive expertise and modern production and processing techniques, they are constantly pushing existing technological boundaries – and creating the materials the future is made of.
Committed to support 4 global sustainable development goals of the United Nations
The guiding principle of sustainability is deeply rooted in SCHOTT's corporate history. It stems from our unique corporate model and is rooted in the foundation statutes 1896. Responsible corporate governance, responsibility for employees and society, as well as the environment and climate, are the core elements of our sustainability strategy.