Biontech
BioNTech SE, a pioneering biotechnology company based in Mainz, Germany, is renowned for its innovative approach to immunotherapy and personalised medicine. Founded in 2008, BioNTech has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of mRNA-based therapeutics, particularly in the field of oncology and infectious diseases. The company gained global recognition for its collaboration with Pfizer in creating one of the first COVID-19 vaccines, marking a significant milestone in vaccine technology. BioNTech's core products, including its mRNA vaccine platform, are distinguished by their ability to elicit robust immune responses, setting new standards in the industry. With a strong market position and a commitment to advancing healthcare, BioNTech continues to push the boundaries of science, aiming to transform the treatment landscape for various diseases.
DitchCarbon Score
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Biontech's score of 33 is higher than 88% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 534,182 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 1,342 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,339 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, the company recorded around 529,501 tonnes CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain. BioNTech 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 baseline year. Furthermore, the company plans for 72% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating BioNTech's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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Add to project2019 | 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.
