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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BioNTech reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 892,897,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 4,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, the company’s Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain, amounted to about 886,448,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, BioNTech's total emissions were approximately 534,182,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,342,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,339,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were around 529,501,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. BioNTech has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requirements, aiming to ensure that the company’s emissions reductions are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Additionally, BioNTech plans for 72% of its suppliers, covering emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2027. These commitments reflect BioNTech's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 607,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,748,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,445,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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