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Galderma Group AG

Common Name
Galderma Group
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
7,676
Ticker
GALD
Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
Description
Galderma Group AG is a leading global dermatology company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 1981. The company operates across three core business segments: injectable aesthetics, dermatolo...

Galderma Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Galderma Group 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).

Galderma Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
11,170.6a
8,496.9a
7,600b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
396.7a
322.5a
700c
Location-Based
5,616.6a
5,322.1a
5,500c
Total Scope 3
467,097.9a
284,830.4a
332,100b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.1314a
1.9137a
1.846b
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a. Galderma Group's Annual Report 2025
b. Galderma Group's ESG Report 2023
c. Galderma Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Galderma Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Galderma Group amounted to 16,787.2 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Galderma Group increased by 21.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Galderma Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-22%+12%+31%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Galderma Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Galderma Group were 11,170.6 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Galderma Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Galderma Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 13.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Galderma Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Galderma Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Galderma Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 396.7 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,616.6 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Galderma Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Galderma Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Galderma Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Galderma Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Galderma Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Galderma Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Galderma Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Galderma Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Galderma Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Galderma Group reported 467,097.9 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 2025 disclosure of Galderma Group includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Galderma Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-14%+64%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Galderma Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Galderma Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 467,097.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Galderma Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 63.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Galderma Group disclose?

In 2025, Galderma Group reported emissions for 7 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 Galderma Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Galderma Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 286,594.3 tCO₂e (61.36%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 144,742.1 tCO₂e (30.99%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 15,367.4 tCO₂e (3.29%)

Galderma Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(3.3%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(31.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(61.4%)

Insights into Galderma Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Galderma Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,170.6 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,241 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.13 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Galderma Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Humanwell Healthcare (Group)Year: 2024Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,485Scope 1 Intensity: 5.60 tCO2e/$MChina Resources SanjiuYear: 2024Scope 1: 55,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,784Scope 1 Intensity: 14.62 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,077Scope 1 Intensity: 11.12 tCO2e/$MH LundbeckYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,877Scope 1 Intensity: 5.25 tCO2e/$MHuadong MedicineYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,595 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,742Scope 1 Intensity: 2.72 tCO2e/$MEisaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MKyowa KirinYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,407 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,172Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$MFosun PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 184,016 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,627Scope 1 Intensity: 32.70 tCO2e/$MAurobindo PharmaYear: 2026Scope 1: 912,276 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,575Scope 1 Intensity: 255.17 tCO2e/$MDr Reddy's LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 142,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 37.47 tCO2e/$MElanco Animal HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 175,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,439Scope 1 Intensity: 39.61 tCO2e/$MLupinYear: 2026Scope 1: 67,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,944Scope 1 Intensity: 22.92 tCO2e/$MZydus LifesciencesYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,642Scope 1 Intensity: 21.37 tCO2e/$MCiplaYear: 2026Scope 1: 626,747 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,968Scope 1 Intensity: 211.19 tCO2e/$MSwedish Orphan BiovitrumYear: 2025Scope 1: 932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,070Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MZhejiang NhuYear: 2024Scope 1: 765,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,961Scope 1 Intensity: 258.37 tCO2e/$MYunnan Baiyao GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,079 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,485Scope 1 Intensity: 2.75 tCO2e/$MShionogi & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,873Scope 1 Intensity: 13.95 tCO2e/$MIpsenYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,619Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,091Scope 1 Intensity: 25.65 tCO2e/$MJiangsu Hengrui PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 54,874 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,518Scope 1 Intensity: 12.15 tCO2e/$MSiegfried HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 52,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,676Scope 1 Intensity: 31.03 tCO2e/$MSandoz GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 60,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.40 tCO2e/$MGalderma GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,241Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Galderma Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Galderma Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Galderma Group ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Galderma Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Galderma Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Galderma Group reported a total carbon footprint of 483,885.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 62.02% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Galderma Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.31%.a

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