Sandoz Group AG
Sandoz Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sandoz 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).
Sandoz 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.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sandoz Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sandoz Group amounted to 212,400 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 Sandoz Group decreased by 1.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Sandoz Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sandoz Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sandoz Group were 82,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sandoz Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sandoz Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sandoz Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sandoz Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 157,600 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 130,300 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sandoz Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sandoz Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sandoz Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sandoz Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Sandoz Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sandoz Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sandoz Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported 1,748,800 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 Sandoz Group includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Sandoz Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sandoz Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,748,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 86.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sandoz Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sandoz Group disclose?
In 2024, Sandoz Group 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 Sandoz Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sandoz Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,209,000 tCO₂e (69.13%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 165,800 tCO₂e (9.48%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 155,600 tCO₂e (8.9%)
Sandoz Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sandoz Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 82,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,384 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.91 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sandoz Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sandoz Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.84, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sandoz Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sandoz Group ranked 9 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sandoz Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sandoz Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sandoz Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,961,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.5% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Sandoz Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.64%.a