Galenica AG
Galenica's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Galenica 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).
Galenica has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Galenica's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Galenica amounted to 7,228 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 Galenica decreased by 17.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Galenica's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Galenica's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Galenica were 6,546 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Galenica reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Galenica's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 110.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Galenica's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Galenica's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Galenica reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 682 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Galenica reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Galenica's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 59.26% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Galenica use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Galenica reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Galenica's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Galenica's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Galenica reported 4,257 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 Galenica includes a breakdown across 1 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
Galenica's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Galenica's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Galenica reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,257 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
Has Galenica reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Galenica's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 16.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Galenica's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Galenica disclose?
In 2024, Galenica reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Galenica's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Galenica's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,257 tCO₂e (100%)
Galenica's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Galenica’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Galenica reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,546 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,330 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Galenica's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Galenica's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Galenica reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.25 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Galenica rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Galenica ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Galenica is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Galenica's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Galenica reported a total carbon footprint of 11,485 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.46% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Galenica's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 37.07%. a