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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.

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42

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 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Valneva's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Valneva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 55,534,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,277,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 2,499,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, Valneva's total emissions were about 4,751,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,688,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,477,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,586,000 kg CO2e. Valneva has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint. Since 2019, the company has achieved a 48% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, equating to a decrease of approximately 1,630 tonnes CO2e, primarily through a shift to green electricity. Looking ahead, Valneva has set an ambitious target to reduce its CO2 emissions from laboratories and manufacturing sites by 50% from a 2022 baseline by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments reflect Valneva's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.

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

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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. This request for Valneva is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Valneva is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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