Moderna Inc
Moderna's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Moderna 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Moderna has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 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 Moderna's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Moderna amounted to 22,746 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Moderna increased by 2.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Moderna's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Moderna's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Moderna were 11,240 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Moderna reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Moderna's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Moderna's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Moderna's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Moderna reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 431 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 11,506 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Moderna reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Moderna's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 41.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Moderna's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Moderna 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Moderna use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Moderna reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Moderna's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Moderna’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Moderna reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,240 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,754 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Moderna's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Moderna's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Moderna reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.66 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.76 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Moderna rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Moderna ranked 7 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Moderna is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a