Boiron SA

Common Name
Boiron
Country
France
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
2,469
Ticker
BOI
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Boiron SA is a global healthcare company specializing in the development, manufacture, and distribution of homeopathic products. Established in 1932, Boiron has grown into the world’s largest manufact...

Boiron's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Boiron 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).

Boiron has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Boiron’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Boiron's Financial Report 2024
a. Boiron's Financial Report 2024

Insights into Boiron's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Boiron amounted to 8,052 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

Boiron's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Boiron's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Boiron were 4,720 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

What are Boiron's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Boiron reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,332 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,332 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Boiron use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Boiron reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Boiron's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202408501.7 k2.55 k3.4 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Boiron's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Boiron reported 62,534 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 Boiron includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Boiron's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Boiron's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Boiron reported total Scope 3 emissions of 62,534 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 97.25% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.75% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Boiron disclose?

In 2024, Boiron 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 Boiron's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Boiron's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 32,379 tCO₂e (51.78%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 14,498 tCO₂e (23.18%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 5,144 tCO₂e (8.23%)

Boiron's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(51.8%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(23.2%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.2%)

Insights into Boiron’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Boiron reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,720 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 507 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Boiron's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5002,00010,00050,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PDNJIOLCPYear: 2025Scope 1: 45,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 242Scope 1 Intensity: 189.70 tCO2e/$MVetoquinolYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 561Scope 1 Intensity: 12.76 tCO2e/$MGrape King BioYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 341Scope 1 Intensity: 19.25 tCO2e/$MPPPorton Pharma SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,865 tCO2eRevenue: $M 413Scope 1 Intensity: 45.71 tCO2e/$MBioKangtaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 489Scope 1 Intensity: 32.60 tCO2e/$MConsun Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 54,210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 398Scope 1 Intensity: 136.27 tCO2e/$MJB PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 452Scope 1 Intensity: 12.50 tCO2e/$MGlenmark PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,539Scope 1 Intensity: 22.45 tCO2e/$MTorrent PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,325Scope 1 Intensity: 6.75 tCO2e/$MDDDong-E-E-JiaoYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 663Scope 1 Intensity: 23.60 tCO2e/$MTsumura & CoYear: 2021Scope 1: 39,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$MHanmi PharmYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 13.26 tCO2e/$MTasly Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,164Scope 1 Intensity: 32.09 tCO2e/$MGenomma Lab InternacionalYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 971Scope 1 Intensity: 3.27 tCO2e/$MNNNippon ShinyakuYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MAlkem LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,499Scope 1 Intensity: 22.03 tCO2e/$MEuroapiYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,846 tCO2eRevenue: $M 957Scope 1 Intensity: 63.61 tCO2e/$MGland PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 654Scope 1 Intensity: 21.30 tCO2e/$MLotus PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,672 tCO2eRevenue: $M 567Scope 1 Intensity: 4.71 tCO2e/$MIpsenYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,720Scope 1 Intensity: 2.67 tCO2e/$MHepalinkYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 724Scope 1 Intensity: 25.27 tCO2e/$MJJJubilant PharmovaYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 842Scope 1 Intensity: 11.98 tCO2e/$MChina Medical System HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,233Scope 1 Intensity: 1.32 tCO2e/$MHyperaYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,632Scope 1 Intensity: 17.40 tCO2e/$MBoironYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,720 tCO2eRevenue: $M 507Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$M

How does Boiron's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Boiron reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 20.28 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Boiron rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Boiron ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Boiron is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Boiron's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Boiron reported a total carbon footprint of 70,586 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. a

The largest contributor to Boiron's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.69%. a

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