Biotest
Biotest AG, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Dreieich, Germany. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a leader in the development and production of biopharmaceuticals, particularly in the fields of immunology and haematology. Biotest is renowned for its innovative therapies derived from human plasma, which are designed to treat complex medical conditions.
With a strong presence in Europe and expanding operations in other regions, Biotest has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of cutting-edge products that enhance patient care. The company’s commitment to quality and research excellence has positioned it favourably in the market, making it a trusted name among healthcare professionals and patients alike.
+35 vs industry average
Biotest’s score of 73 is higher than 78% 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
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Biotest's reported carbon emissions
Biotest, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in DE, reported a total of approximately 113.7 billion kg CO2e for the 2025 reporting year. This total includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. In 2025, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 17,480.6 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, amounted to approximately 130,372.6 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled approximately 86,891.5 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest portion at about 60,054.4 kg CO2e. For the 2024 reporting year, Biotest's total emissions were approximately 109.2 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 17,035.4 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 134,539.4 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2024 totalled approximately 92,215.0 kg CO2e, with business travel being a significant contributor at approximately 4,526,000 kg CO2e. Looking back to 2023, Biotest disclosed Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,457,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 102,043,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions combined were approximately 19,116,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,185,600 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 930,500 kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were approximately 2,054,400 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1,136,500 kg CO2e (including fugitive emissions and mobile combustion) and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 711,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 32,946,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 873,800 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 16,537,200 kg CO2e. Biotest's climate commitments and emissions data are cascaded from its parent company, Grifols, S.A., as Biotest is a current subsidiary with a cascade level of 2. While specific reduction targets are not detailed in the provided information, the company's reporting includes a commitment to disclosing emissions across scopes. For example, the 2023 reporting includes a production emission factor related to greenhouse gas emissions per net revenue in climate-intensive sectors. Biotest also provided data for 2020 and 2019, reporting total emissions of approximately 27,807,200 kg CO2e for both years, though specific scope breakdowns were not available for these years.
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Biotest’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Grifols, S.A.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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