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Ucb SA

Common Name
Ucb
Country
Belgium
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Employees
9,765
Ticker
UCB
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
UCB SA is a multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1928 by Emmanuel Janssen. It specializes in developing innovative medicines for severe neurological a...

Ucb's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Ucb 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).

Ucb has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Ucb's Integrated Report 2025
b. Ucb's Integrated Report 2023
c. Ucb's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Ucb's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ucb amounted to 38,432 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ucb increased by 1.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Ucb's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-29%-9%-6%-23%+6%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ucb's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ucb were 22,194 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Ucb reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ucb's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 49.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Ucb's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Ucb's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Ucb reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 16,238 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Ucb reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ucb's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Ucb's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ucb's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Ucb use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Ucb reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Ucb's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202505.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ucb's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Ucb reported 849,796 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 2025 disclosure of Ucb includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Ucb's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+31%+3%+1%+11%-11%+10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ucb's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Ucb reported total Scope 3 emissions of 849,796 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.76% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.24% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Ucb reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ucb's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 49.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Ucb's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ucb disclose?

In 2025, Ucb reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Ucb's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Ucb's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 776,696 tCO₂e (91.4%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 27,953 tCO₂e (3.29%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,312 tCO₂e (2.86%)

Ucb's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(2.9%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(91.4%)

Insights into Ucb’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Ucb reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,194 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,101 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.44 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Ucb's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2501,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2205005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ICGenmabYear: 2025Scope 1: 758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 586Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MIncyteYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,241Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MCelltrionYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,424Scope 1 Intensity: 11.20 tCO2e/$MargenxYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,154Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MCSLYear: 2025Scope 1: 135,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,347Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MVIVA Biotech HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,404 tCO2eRevenue: $M 342Scope 1 Intensity: 4.11 tCO2e/$MBiontechYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,863Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MCamurusYear: 2024Scope 1: 116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 169Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MCytokineticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18Scope 1 Intensity: 13.10 tCO2e/$MIIInventivaYear: 2024Scope 1: 554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10Scope 1 Intensity: 57.88 tCO2e/$MAlnylam PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,832 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,248Scope 1 Intensity: 1.70 tCO2e/$MBeOne MedicinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 0.93 tCO2e/$MPharmaron BeijingYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,682Scope 1 Intensity: 20.37 tCO2e/$MJacobio Pharmaceuticals GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 34 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MAsymchem Laboratories (Tianjin)Year: 2024Scope 1: 31,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 795Scope 1 Intensity: 39.96 tCO2e/$MValnevaYear: 2025Scope 1: 754 tCO2eRevenue: $M 205Scope 1 Intensity: 3.67 tCO2e/$MWuXi Biologics (Cayman)Year: 2024Scope 1: 38,346 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,559Scope 1 Intensity: 14.99 tCO2e/$MCCCatalyst PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 493Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MAlphamab OncologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31Scope 1 Intensity: 128.95 tCO2e/$MBioMarin PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 14,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,096Scope 1 Intensity: 6.68 tCO2e/$MEdding Genor Group HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 18 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2Scope 1 Intensity: 7.18 tCO2e/$MIonis PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 705Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MZealand PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 72 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,452Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MUcbYear: 2025Scope 1: 22,194 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,101Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$M

How does Ucb's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Ucb reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.8, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Ucb rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Ucb ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Ucb is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Ucb's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Ucb reported a total carbon footprint of 888,228 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.04% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Ucb's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.5%.a

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