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Bavarian Nordic A/S

Common Name
Bavarian Nordic
Country
Denmark
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Employees
1,354
Ticker
BAVA
Exchange
NASDAQ COPENHAGEN A/S
Description
Bavarian Nordic A/S is a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark. The company primarily focuses on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines...

Bavarian Nordic's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic 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).

Bavarian Nordic 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 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Bavarian Nordic’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Bavarian Nordic's Annual Report 2024
a. Bavarian Nordic's Annual Report 2024
b. Bavarian Nordic's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Bavarian Nordic's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Bavarian Nordic's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBavarian Nordic amounted to5,826metric 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 Bavarian Nordicdecreased by 21.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Bavarian Nordic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+52%+3%+24%+147%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bavarian Nordic's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bavarian Nordic were 4,111 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Bavarian Nordic reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bavarian Nordic's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 352.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Bavarian Nordic's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Bavarian Nordic's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,222 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,715 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Bavarian Nordic reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Bavarian Nordic's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 43.55% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Bavarian Nordic use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Bavarian Nordic's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Bavarian Nordic's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic reported 45,032 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Bavarian Nordic includes a breakdown across 8of 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

Bavarian Nordic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e+12%-48%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bavarian Nordic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 45,032 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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), Bavarian Nordic's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 48.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bavarian Nordic disclose?

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic 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 Bavarian Nordic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bavarian Nordic's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 26,111 tCOâ‚‚e(57.98%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 5,399 tCOâ‚‚e(11.99%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,503 tCOâ‚‚e(10%)

Bavarian Nordic's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(12.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(58.0%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(10.0%)

Insights into Bavarian Nordic’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,111 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 797 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.16 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Bavarian Nordic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5501,00010,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5502002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BFGenmabYear: 2024Scope 1: 534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,003Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MPharma MarYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 175Scope 1 Intensity: 7.04 tCO2e/$MShanghai Henlius BiotechYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 830Scope 1 Intensity: 8.32 tCO2e/$MBBBlue Jet HealthcareYear: 2025Scope 1: 23,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 120Scope 1 Intensity: 198.82 tCO2e/$MIdorsiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 124Scope 1 Intensity: 5.90 tCO2e/$MInsmedYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 364Scope 1 Intensity: 4.58 tCO2e/$MLegend BiotechYear: 2024Scope 1: 769 tCO2eRevenue: $M 627Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MGenscript BiotechYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,637Scope 1 Intensity: 8.49 tCO2e/$MALK-AbelloYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 714Scope 1 Intensity: 14.36 tCO2e/$MFFFortrea HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,109Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MInnovent BiologicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MHalozyme TherapeuticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,015Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MModernaYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,199Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MSarepta TherapeuticsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,428 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,243Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MBioconYear: 2025Scope 1: 27,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,762Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MZhifeiYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,572Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MAscendis PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 62 tCO2eRevenue: $M 443Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MGubraYear: 2024Scope 1: 8 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MAlnylam PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,832 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,248Scope 1 Intensity: 1.70 tCO2e/$MPharmaron BeijingYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,682Scope 1 Intensity: 20.37 tCO2e/$MWuXi Biologics (Cayman)Year: 2024Scope 1: 38,346 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,779Scope 1 Intensity: 13.80 tCO2e/$MBioMarin PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 14,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,096Scope 1 Intensity: 6.68 tCO2e/$MZealand PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9Scope 1 Intensity: 16.60 tCO2e/$MBavarian NordicYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 797Scope 1 Intensity: 5.16 tCO2e/$M

How does Bavarian Nordic's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.16 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Bavarian Nordic rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Bavarian Nordic is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Bavarian Nordic's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bavarian Nordic reported a total carbon footprint of 50,858 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 46.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Bavarian Nordic's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.08%.a

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