Grifols SA
Grifols's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Grifols 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).
Grifols has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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 |
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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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Grifols's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Grifols amounted to 219,998 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 Grifols decreased by 18.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Grifols's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grifols's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Grifols were 123,224 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Grifols reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Grifols's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 10.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grifols's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Grifols's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Grifols reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 98,968 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 96,774 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Grifols reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Grifols's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 24.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grifols's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 34.48% 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 Grifols use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Grifols reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Grifols's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Grifols's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Grifols reported 1,143,821 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 Grifols includes a breakdown across 15 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
Grifols's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grifols's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Grifols reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,143,821 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 98.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Grifols reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Grifols's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,236.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grifols's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Grifols 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Grifols disclose?
In 2024, Grifols reported emissions for 15 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 Grifols's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Grifols's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 620,808 tCO₂e (54.27%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 280,367 tCO₂e (24.51%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 95,293 tCO₂e (8.33%)
Grifols's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Grifols’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Grifols reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 123,224 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,505 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.42 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Grifols's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Grifols's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Grifols reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.42 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.86 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Grifols rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Grifols ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Grifols among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Grifols's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Grifols reported a total carbon footprint of 1,363,819 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.41% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Grifols's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.04%. a