Bachem Holding AG

Common Name
Bachem Holding
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
2,292
Ticker
BANB
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Bachem Holding AG is a prominent name in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. These are complex organic comp...

Bachem Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bachem Holding completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Bachem Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Bachem Holding's Annual Report 2024
a. Bachem Holding's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Bachem Holding's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bachem Holding amounted to 8,471 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bachem Holding increased by 5.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Bachem Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bachem Holding's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bachem Holding were 6,304 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bachem Holding's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Bachem Holding's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,335 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,167 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Bachem Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Bachem Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202405501.1 k1.65 k2.2 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bachem Holding's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported 141,781 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Bachem Holding includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Bachem Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bachem Holding's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 141,781 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bachem Holding's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bachem Holding disclose?

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Bachem Holding's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bachem Holding's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 92,075 tCO₂e (64.94%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 36,890 tCO₂e (26.02%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,088 tCO₂e (2.88%)

Bachem Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(2.9%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(26.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(64.9%)

Insights into Bachem Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,304 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 668 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Bachem Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,000100,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GNTZAdvanced PetrochemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 632,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 633Scope 1 Intensity: 998.90 tCO2e/$MNissan ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 105.37 tCO2e/$MGGGujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & ChemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,903,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 924Scope 1 Intensity: 2,060.88 tCO2e/$MNNNavin Fluorine InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 164,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 273Scope 1 Intensity: 603.14 tCO2e/$MSumitomo ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,836,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,158Scope 1 Intensity: 299.30 tCO2e/$MTosohYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,645 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,991Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MKCCYear: 2024Scope 1: 306,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,538Scope 1 Intensity: 67.58 tCO2e/$MNational IndustrializationYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,733,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 951Scope 1 Intensity: 2,874.19 tCO2e/$MSahara International PetrochemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,213,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,031Scope 1 Intensity: 1,089.42 tCO2e/$MDongyue GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,716,568 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 769.63 tCO2e/$MOlinYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,833Scope 1 Intensity: 204.89 tCO2e/$MTata ChemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,770,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,729Scope 1 Intensity: 2,758.60 tCO2e/$MSolvayYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,239,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,338Scope 1 Intensity: 1,356.04 tCO2e/$MShengquan GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,283Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MMethanexYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,871,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,723Scope 1 Intensity: 1,039.62 tCO2e/$MRobertetYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,613 tCO2eRevenue: $M 840Scope 1 Intensity: 19.77 tCO2e/$MDottikon ES HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 362Scope 1 Intensity: 50.51 tCO2e/$MChengxin Lithium GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 189 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,729Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MTTTaiwan Styrene MonomerYear: 2023Scope 1: 175,429 tCO2eRevenue: $M 311Scope 1 Intensity: 564.04 tCO2e/$MIndorama VenturesYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,969,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,773Scope 1 Intensity: 441.87 tCO2e/$MGanfeng Lithium GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 423,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,591Scope 1 Intensity: 163.44 tCO2e/$MDowYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,630,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,964Scope 1 Intensity: 619.82 tCO2e/$MKurarayYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,748,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,522Scope 1 Intensity: 316.57 tCO2e/$MZZZangge MiningYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 735Scope 1 Intensity: 69.91 tCO2e/$MSGL CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,068Scope 1 Intensity: 60.86 tCO2e/$MBachem HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 9.43 tCO2e/$M

How does Bachem Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 316.57 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Bachem Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Bachem Holding ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Bachem Holding among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Bachem Holding's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bachem Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 150,252 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.69% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Bachem Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.2%. a

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