Lonza

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Lonza doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 54

Lonza has a DitchCarbon Score of 54, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would demonstrate a stronger commitment to lowering their carbon footprint and enhancing their environmental performance.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Lonza is part of the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

Low

Medium

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Very high

Lonza, located in Switzerland, benefits from the country’s very low carbon intensity rating. This advantageous position supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

12.71%

...this company is doing 12.71% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Basel, Lonza operates within the industrial manufacturing sector, particularly known for its role in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. As a global leader, the company offers a wide range of services including the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and innovative dosage forms. With a strong presence worldwide, Lonza also provides solutions in areas such as personal care, agriculture, coatings, composites, and microbial control.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Lonza

Lonza should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and mitigate direct greenhouse gas emissions.

Good news, Lonza has embraced SBTi climate action commitments

Lonza has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company is working towards aligning its operations and strategies with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
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