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Valneva

Valneva SE, a prominent biotechnology company headquartered in France, is dedicated to developing and commercialising innovative vaccines for infectious diseases. Founded in 2013, Valneva has rapidly established itself in the global vaccine industry, with significant operations across Europe and North America. The company focuses on creating unique vaccine solutions, including its flagship product, the inactivated vaccine for Lyme disease, which stands out for its advanced technology and efficacy. Valneva's commitment to addressing unmet medical needs has positioned it as a key player in the market, achieving notable milestones such as partnerships with leading pharmaceutical firms and successful clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Valneva continues to drive advancements in vaccine technology, contributing to global health initiatives.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Valneva's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Valneva's score of 40 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Valneva's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Valneva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,751,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,477,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,586,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 2,918,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling 2,629,000 kg CO2e. Valneva has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions from laboratories and manufacturing sites by 50% from a 2022 baseline by the year 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the near term. The company’s emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Valneva's headquarters in France positions it within a region increasingly focused on sustainability initiatives, further emphasising its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

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202220232024
Scope 1
1,629,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,289,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Valneva's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Valneva is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Valneva is not committed to any 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.

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

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