Roche Holding AG
Roche Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Roche Holding 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).
Roche Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Roche Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Roche Holding amounted to 315,030 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 Roche Holding decreased by 7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Roche Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Roche Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Roche Holding were 245,832 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Roche Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Roche Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Roche Holding's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Roche Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Roche Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,198 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Roche Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Roche Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 64.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Roche Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 29.73% 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 Roche Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Roche Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Roche Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Roche Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Roche Holding reported 5,478,525 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 Roche Holding 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.a
Roche Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Roche Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Roche Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,478,525 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 91.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Roche Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Roche Holding's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,618.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Roche Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Roche Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Roche Holding disclose?
In 2024, Roche Holding reported emissions for 11 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 Roche Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Roche Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,886,248 tCO₂e (70.94%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 534,508 tCO₂e (9.76%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 252,795 tCO₂e (4.61%)
Roche Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Roche Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Roche Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 245,832 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 68,903 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Roche Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Roche Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Roche Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.35, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Roche Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Roche Holding ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Roche Holding is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Roche Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Roche Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 5,793,555 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.47% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Roche Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.24%.a