Ditchcarbon
  • Customers
  1. Organizations
  2. Biogaia
Public Profile
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SE
updated 18 days ago

Biogaia

Company website

BioGaia AB, commonly referred to as BioGaia, is a leading biotechnology company headquartered in Sweden. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of probiotic products, focusing on gut health and overall well-being. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, BioGaia operates within the health and wellness industry, specifically in the probiotics sector. The company’s core offerings include a range of probiotic supplements and functional foods, distinguished by their unique strains of Lactobacillus reuteri. BioGaia's commitment to scientific research and innovation has led to numerous key milestones, including partnerships with major global brands and a robust portfolio of clinical studies supporting their products. Recognised for its market leadership, BioGaia continues to enhance its reputation through ongoing advancements in probiotic technology and consumer education.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Biogaia'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.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Biogaia's score of 59 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

77%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Biogaia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, BioGaia AB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,300,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 73,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 33,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, based on a market-based approach. The majority of their emissions, about 7,168,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. Comparatively, in 2023, BioGaia's emissions were approximately 6,284,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 77,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 32,000 kg CO2e. The increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024 highlights the ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs. BioGaia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 from 2019 levels, as part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. This target is aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company has committed to working towards near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from BioGaia AB (publ) and does not cascade from any parent organization. BioGaia's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sector, headquartered in Sweden.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
7,000
00,000
-
00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
61,000
00,000
00,000
0,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
2,438,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Biogaia's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Biogaia is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Biogaia is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Procter And Gamble

US
•
Chemicals nec
Updated 4 days ago

Heinz

US
•
Food products nec
Updated about 17 hours ago

Ginkgo

US
•
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Updated about 17 hours ago

Bio-K Plus International Inc.

CA
•
Dairy products
Updated 11 days ago

The Dannon Company, Inc.

US
•
Dairy products
Updated about 1 month ago

Chr Hansen A Slash S

DK
•
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Updated 18 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v250828.3
enquiries@ditchcarbon.com+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
Verified byUL Verified
Partnered withCDP
ProductPortalDataDocumentationIntegrationsChangelogPricing
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesMethodologyBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust Centre
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy