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Bavarian Nordic

Bavarian Nordic A/S, a leading biotechnology company headquartered in Denmark (DK), is renowned for its innovative approach in the field of immunotherapy and vaccine development. Founded in 1994, the company has made significant strides in combating infectious diseases and cancer, with a strong operational presence across Europe and North America. Specialising in the development of live virus vaccines and immunotherapies, Bavarian Nordic's core products include the smallpox vaccine, IMVAMUNE®, and the cancer immunotherapy candidate, BN-Brachyury. These offerings are distinguished by their unique mechanisms and robust safety profiles, positioning the company as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry. With a commitment to advancing public health, Bavarian Nordic has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with global health organisations, solidifying its reputation as a trusted innovator in vaccine technology.

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How does Bavarian Nordic's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Bavarian Nordic's score of 35 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bavarian Nordic's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bavarian Nordic reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 97,700,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 6,318,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, alongside a substantial 97,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Bavarian Nordic has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company emitted about 2,753,000 kg CO2e, which included 1,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a trend of increasing emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which reflects the broader impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. Bavarian Nordic has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. Their emissions data reflects their operations in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector, with headquarters located in Denmark (DK). Overall, while Bavarian Nordic has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, the increasing trend in their carbon footprint highlights the need for more robust reduction strategies moving forward.

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Scope 1
2,178,000
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Scope 2
3,103,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bavarian Nordic's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Bavarian Nordic is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bavarian Nordic is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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