Biontech
BioNTech SE, headquartered in Mainz, Germany, is a leading player in the Research and Development sector of biotechnology, excluding nanobiotechnology. Founded in 2008, the company has made significant strides in mRNA technology, particularly in the development of innovative therapies and vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer.
With a strong focus on personalised medicine, BioNTech's core products include its groundbreaking mRNA-based vaccines, which gained global recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has established itself as a pioneer in the biotechnology field, achieving notable milestones such as the rapid development of its COVID-19 vaccine in collaboration with Pfizer.
BioNTech's commitment to advancing healthcare solutions positions it as a formidable entity in the biotechnology landscape, with a robust pipeline of therapeutic candidates aimed at addressing unmet medical needs.
+17 vs industry average
Biontech’s score of 43 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) industry has increased its overall emissions by 17% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Biontech's reported carbon emissions
Biontech, a Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) company headquartered in Germany, reported approximately 711.6 million kg CO2e in total emissions for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 892.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for about 2.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 for around 4 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were the largest contributor in 2024, totalling approximately 886.4 million kg CO2e. In 2023, Biontech's total emissions stood at approximately 534.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 3.3 million kg CO2e (market-based). Prior to this, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 866,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 3.2 million kg CO2e (market-based). Biontech has made significant climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requirements for near-term goals. Furthermore, Biontech is committed to ensuring that 72% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027.
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Biontech’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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