Sanofi SA
Sanofi's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sanofi 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).
Sanofi has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sanofi's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanofi amounted to 616,737 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 Sanofi decreased by 7.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Sanofi's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanofi's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sanofi were 298,485 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sanofi reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanofi's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanofi's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sanofi's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sanofi reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,864 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 318,252 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sanofi reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanofi's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 14.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanofi's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sanofi's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Sanofi use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sanofi reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sanofi's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sanofi's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sanofi reported 3,822,627 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 Sanofi includes a breakdown across 12 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
Sanofi's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanofi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sanofi reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,822,627 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 91.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sanofi reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanofi's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 10.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanofi's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sanofi's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sanofi disclose?
In 2024, Sanofi reported emissions for 12 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 Sanofi's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sanofi's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,656,331 tCO₂e (69.49%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 182,838 tCO₂e (4.78%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 181,848 tCO₂e (4.76%)
Sanofi's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sanofi’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sanofi reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 298,485 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 46,085 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.48 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sanofi's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sanofi's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sanofi reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.54, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sanofi rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sanofi ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sanofi is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sanofi's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sanofi reported a total carbon footprint of 4,439,364 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.34% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Sanofi's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.17%.a