Biomerieux SA
Biomerieux's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Biomerieux 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).
Biomerieux 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  | 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.  c | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Biomerieux's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biomerieux amounted to 62,000 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 Biomerieux increased by 1.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Biomerieux's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biomerieux's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biomerieux were 22,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Biomerieux reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biomerieux's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biomerieux's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Biomerieux's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Biomerieux reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 40,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Biomerieux reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biomerieux's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 21.21%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biomerieux's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Biomerieux 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Biomerieux use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Biomerieux reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Biomerieux's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Biomerieux's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Biomerieux reported 1,127,000 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 Biomerieux includes a breakdown across 9 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
Biomerieux's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Biomerieux reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,127,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 85.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Biomerieux reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 26.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Biomerieux 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Biomerieux disclose?
In 2024, Biomerieux 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 Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 618,000 tCO₂e (54.84%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 151,000 tCO₂e (13.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 118,000 tCO₂e (10.47%)
Biomerieux's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Biomerieux's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Biomerieux reported a total carbon footprint of 1,189,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Biomerieux's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.36%. a