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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
CH
updated 3 months ago

Lonza AG Sustainability Profile

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Lonza AG, a leading global provider of integrated solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty ingredients sectors, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1897, Lonza has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company excels in contract development and manufacturing, offering a diverse range of services that include biologics, cell and gene therapies, and custom manufacturing. Lonza's commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart in the industry, making it a trusted partner for many of the world's top pharmaceutical companies. With a robust market position, Lonza has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in biopharmaceutical production and a focus on sustainable practices. Its unique capabilities in both small and large-scale manufacturing underscore its reputation as a leader in the life sciences sector.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34

Industry Benchmark

Lonza AG's score of 70 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

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Lonza AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Lonza Group AG

Lonza AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Lonza Group AG, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Lonza AG has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. It is important to note that any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent company, Lonza Group AG. This relationship could provide a framework for future emissions reduction initiatives and sustainability goals. In summary, while Lonza AG has not provided specific emissions data or reduction targets, its affiliation with Lonza Group AG may play a crucial role in shaping its climate commitments moving forward.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
574,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
348,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lonza AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lonza AG's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lonza AG's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lonza AG is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lonza AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lonza AG's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 2% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 68% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
68%
Capital Goods
13%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Processing of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Lonza AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Lonza AG has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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