Biogen Inc
Biogen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Biogen 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).
Biogen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Biogen's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biogen amounted to 89,469 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 Biogen increased by 1.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Biogen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biogen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biogen were 56,611 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Biogen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Biogen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biogen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Biogen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Biogen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 507 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 32,858 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Biogen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Biogen's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 12.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biogen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Biogen 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Biogen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Biogen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Biogen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Biogen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Biogen reported 267,059 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 Biogen includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Biogen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biogen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Biogen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 267,059 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 98.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Biogen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Biogen's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biogen's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Biogen disclose?
In 2024, Biogen reported emissions for 9 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 Biogen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Biogen's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 184,441 tCO₂e (69.06%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 27,953 tCO₂e (10.47%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,067 tCO₂e (6.77%)
Biogen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Biogen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Biogen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,611 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,676 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Biogen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Biogen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Biogen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.81 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Biogen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Biogen ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Biogen is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Biogen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Biogen reported a total carbon footprint of 356,528 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Biogen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 15.88%. a