Lonza
Lonza Group AG, commonly referred to as Lonza, is a leading global provider of integrated solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty ingredients sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), Lonza operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative products and services that cater to diverse industry needs. Founded in 1897, Lonza has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. The company is renowned for its high-quality contract development and manufacturing services (CDMO), as well as its extensive portfolio of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and custom manufacturing solutions. Lonza's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology positions it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its contributions to the life sciences and healthcare industries.
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Lonza's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lonza Group Ltd, headquartered in Switzerland, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,190,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 319,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 202,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 228,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,876,000 kg CO2e. Lonza has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, the company plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Lonza targets a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity per CHF 1 million in sales for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, with a base year of 2018. The company is also focused on its supply chain, committing that 79% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives reflect Lonza's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 574,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 348,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lonza 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.
