Valneva SE
Valneva's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Valneva 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).
Valneva has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Valneva's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Valneva amounted to 3,776 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 Valneva decreased by 0.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Valneva's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Valneva's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Valneva were 1,277 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Valneva's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 32.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Valneva's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Valneva reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,499 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Valneva reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Valneva's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 30.22% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Valneva use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Valneva reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Valneva's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Valneva's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Valneva reported 55,534 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 Valneva includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Valneva's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Valneva's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Valneva reported total Scope 3 emissions of 55,534 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 98.56% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.44% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Valneva disclose?
In 2024, Valneva reported emissions for 9 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 Valneva's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Valneva's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 34,964 tCO₂e (62.96%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 9,044 tCO₂e (16.29%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 5,791 tCO₂e (10.43%)
Valneva's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Valneva’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Valneva reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,277 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 176 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.24 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Valneva's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Valneva's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Valneva reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.2, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Valneva rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Valneva ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Valneva is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Valneva's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Valneva reported a total carbon footprint of 59,310 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,457.1% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Valneva's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.63% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.21%.a