Lonza Group AG
Lonza Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Lonza 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).
Lonza Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lonza Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lonza Group amounted to 537,000 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 Lonza Group decreased by 2.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Lonza Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lonza Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lonza Group were 319,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Lonza Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lonza Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lonza Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lonza Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Lonza Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Lonza Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 137,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 218,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Lonza Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lonza Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lonza Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lonza Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lonza Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Lonza Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Lonza Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Lonza Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Lonza Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Lonza Group reported 1,878,000 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 Lonza Group includes a breakdown across 11 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.
Lonza Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lonza Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Lonza Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,878,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lonza Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lonza Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lonza Group disclose?
In 2024, Lonza Group reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Lonza Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Lonza Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,278,000 tCOâ‚‚e (68.12%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 239,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.74%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 120,000 tCOâ‚‚e (6.4%)
Lonza Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lonza Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Lonza Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,415,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.82% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Lonza Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.21%.