Lonza
Lonza Group AG, commonly referred to as Lonza, is a leading global provider of integrated solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty ingredients sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), Lonza operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative products and services that cater to diverse industry needs. Founded in 1897, Lonza has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. The company is renowned for its high-quality contract development and manufacturing services (CDMO), as well as its extensive portfolio of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and custom manufacturing solutions. Lonza's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology positions it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its contributions to the life sciences and healthcare industries.
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Lonza's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lonza reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,321,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 321,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 228,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,936,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to ensure that 79% of its suppliers by emissions will also adopt science-based targets by 2028. Lonza is actively pursuing a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To support this, the company has developed a comprehensive climate plan aimed at reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by more than 40% by the end of 2030. Additionally, Lonza aims for a 50% reduction in energy consumption per CHF million of sales by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Overall, Lonza's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 574,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 348,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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