Biontech
BioNTech SE, headquartered in Mainz, Germany, is a pioneering biotechnology company renowned for its innovative approach to immunotherapy. Founded in 2008, BioNTech has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of personalised cancer treatments and infectious disease vaccines, notably its groundbreaking mRNA technology. The company gained global recognition for its collaboration with Pfizer in creating one of the first COVID-19 vaccines, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the pandemic. BioNTech's core offerings include mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines, which are distinguished by their ability to elicit robust immune responses. With a strong market position and a commitment to advancing medical science, BioNTech continues to push the boundaries of biotechnology, aiming to transform patient care worldwide.
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Biontech's score of 33 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Biontech's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BioNTech reported total carbon emissions of approximately 534,182,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the company’s Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions, amounted to approximately 529,501,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, BioNTech's total emissions were about 1,120,551,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, BioNTech is committed to ensuring that 72% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting BioNTech's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 607,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,748,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,445,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Biontech 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.
