Virbac SA
Virbac's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Virbac 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).
Virbac 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Virbac's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Virbac amounted to 29,902 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 Virbac increased by ∞%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Virbac's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Virbac's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Virbac were 10,966 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
What are Virbac's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Virbac reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,311 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 18,936 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Virbac use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Virbac reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Virbac's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Virbac's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Virbac reported 471,597 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 Virbac includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Virbac's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Virbac's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Virbac reported total Scope 3 emissions of 471,597 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 95.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Virbac reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Virbac's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 4,151.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Virbac's Scope 3 emissions increased by 5,579.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Virbac disclose?
In 2024, Virbac 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 Virbac's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Virbac's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 231,765 tCO₂e (49.14%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 187,757 tCO₂e (39.81%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 22,046 tCO₂e (4.67%)
Virbac's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Virbac’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Virbac reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,966 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,454 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Virbac's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Virbac's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Virbac reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.48 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Virbac rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Virbac ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Virbac is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Virbac's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Virbac reported a total carbon footprint of 501,499 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5,939.97% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Virbac's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.78%. a