Biontech SE
Biontech's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biontech amounted to 4,681 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biontech decreased by 50.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Biontech's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biontech's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biontech were 1,342 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 121.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Biontech's Scope 1 emissions increased by 54.97%, 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 2023, Biontech reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,339 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Biontech reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Biontech's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have increased by 21.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
What methodology does Biontech use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Biontech reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-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 2023, Biontech reported 529,501 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 2023 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 2022, 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 2023, Biontech reported total Scope 3 emissions of 529,501 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 21,556.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Biontech's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 52.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into Biontech's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Biontech reported a total carbon footprint of 534,182 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 52.56% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Biontech's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.63%. a