Lonza
Lonza Group AG, commonly referred to as Lonza, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1897, Lonza has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company specialises in custom manufacturing and development services for biopharmaceuticals, offering unique solutions that cater to the specific needs of its clients.
Lonza's core products include cell and gene therapies, biologics, and small molecule APIs, distinguished by their high quality and innovative approaches. With a strong market position, Lonza has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its capabilities in the life sciences sector. As a trusted partner for pharmaceutical companies, Lonza continues to drive advancements in healthcare through its commitment to excellence and innovation.
+37 vs industry average
Lonza’s score of 75 is higher than 80% 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 increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Lonza's reported carbon emissions
Lonza, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 2.71 billion kg CO2e. This figure is composed of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 317 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 93 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2.30 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Lonza's Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were purchased goods and services (approximately 1.53 billion kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 304 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, Lonza's total emissions were around 2.36 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 343 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 141 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.88 billion kg CO2e.
Lonza has established ambitious climate commitments, aiming to align with a 1.5°C pathway. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Lonza also aims for a 50% reduction in GHG intensity per revenue by 2030, with a baseline year of 2018. Furthermore, Lonza is working to ensure that 79% of its suppliers, representing purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2028. The company's overarching ambition is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
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Lonza’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
In pursuit of our ambition to achieve net-zero by 2050 or ea…
In pursuit of our ambition to achieve net-zero by 2050 or earlier, we developed a comprehensive climate plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissio…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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