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Lonza Cologne GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Lonza Cologne GmbH, a prominent player in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1897, the company has established itself as a leader in the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, offering a range of services that include custom development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). With a strong focus on innovation, Lonza Cologne is renowned for its cutting-edge technologies and high-quality standards, catering to clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a trusted partner in the global market, contributing to significant advancements in healthcare. Lonza Cologne GmbH continues to thrive, leveraging its extensive expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Lonza Cologne GmbH's score of 64 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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Lonza Cologne GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Lonza Group AG

Lonza Cologne GmbH, headquartered in Germany, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Lonza Group AG, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Lonza Cologne GmbH inherits sustainability initiatives and targets from Lonza Group AG. However, there are no specific reduction targets or achievements listed for Lonza Cologne GmbH at this time. The company is aligned with broader industry standards and initiatives, including those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Lonza Group AG. While specific emissions figures are not available, Lonza Cologne GmbH is expected to adhere to the climate commitments set forth by its parent company, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Lonza Cologne GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lonza Cologne GmbH's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lonza Cologne GmbH's Location?

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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 Cologne GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lonza Cologne GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lonza Cologne GmbH'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 Cologne GmbH'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 Cologne GmbH 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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