Biotest Gmbh and Co. KgaA
Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. 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).
Biotest Gmbh and Co. has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Biotest Gmbh and Co. amounted to 29,365.7 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 Biotest Gmbh and Co. increased by 10.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Biotest Gmbh and Co. were 16,934.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Biotest Gmbh and Co. reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,092 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,430.9 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Biotest Gmbh and Co. reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Biotest Gmbh and Co. use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported 92,215 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 Biotest Gmbh and Co. includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported total Scope 3 emissions of 92,215 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.12% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Biotest Gmbh and Co. disclose?
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 64,218 tCO₂e (69.64%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 9,545.3 tCO₂e (10.35%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,272.1 tCO₂e (6.8%)
Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Biotest Gmbh and Co.’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2020, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,574.4 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 384 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 48.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.b
Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2020, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 48.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.97, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.b
Where does Biotest Gmbh and Co. rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2020, Biotest Gmbh and Co. ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).b
This places Biotest Gmbh and Co. among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.b
Insights into Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Biotest Gmbh and Co. reported a total carbon footprint of 121,580.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.54% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Biotest Gmbh and Co.'s total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.93%.a