Biontech SE
Biontech's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Biontech 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).
However, Biontech has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 Biontech's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biontech amounted to 18,610 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 Biontech increased by 297.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Biontech's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biontech's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biontech were 2,405 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Biontech reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biontech's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 296.21%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biontech's Scope 1 emissions increased by 79.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Biontech's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Biontech reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,044 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 16,205 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Biontech use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Biontech reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Biontech's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Biontech's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Biontech reported 886,448 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 Biontech includes a breakdown across 0 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
Biontech's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biontech's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Biontech reported total Scope 3 emissions of 886,448 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Biontech reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biontech's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 36,155.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biontech's Scope 3 emissions increased by 67.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Biontech’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Biontech reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,405 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,341 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Biontech's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Biontech's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Biontech reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.97 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Biontech rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Biontech ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Biontech is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Biontech's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Biontech reported a total carbon footprint of 905,058 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 69.43% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Biontech's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.79%. a