Biomerieux SA
Biomerieux's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Biomerieux's Operational Emissions
In 2023, 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biomerieux decreased by 6.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Biomerieux's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biomerieux's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biomerieux were 23,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Biomerieux reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biomerieux's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Biomerieux's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Biomerieux's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Biomerieux reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 39,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Biomerieux reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biomerieux's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Biomerieux 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Biomerieux's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Biomerieux 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Biomerieux use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Biomerieux reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Biomerieux's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Biomerieux's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Biomerieux reported 1,219,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Biomerieux's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Biomerieux reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,219,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 81.71% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.29% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Biomerieux reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 34.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Biomerieux disclose?
In 2023, Biomerieux reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Biomerieux's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 677,000 tCOâ‚‚e (55.54%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 198,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.24%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 150,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.31%)
Biomerieux's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Biomerieux's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Biomerieux reported a total carbon footprint of 1,281,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Biomerieux's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.04%.