Galenica AG

Common Name
Galenica
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Distribution
Employees
4,511
Ticker
GALE
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Galenica AG is a Swiss-based company that operates within the healthcare sector, focusing on pharmaceutical distribution, retail, and products & innovation. Its primary purpose is to deliver an integr...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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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).

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.

Galenica's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e-2%+40%+34%-15%+46%-8%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are Galenica's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Galenica reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 682 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.

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.

What methodology does Galenica use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Galenica reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

Galenica's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202406001.2 k1.8 k2.4 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

Galenica's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+7%+9%+3%-21%-3%+26%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,257 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)

Galenica's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(100.0%)

Insights into Galenica's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Galenica reported a total carbon footprint of 11,485 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.

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