- Climate change related physical risks (extreme weather, water scarcity)
- Climate change related transition risks (regulatory changes, carbon pricing)
- Supply chain risks (ESG risks from suppliers, disruptions)
- Water scarcity in certain regions
- Managing waste from single-use technology (SUT)
Lonza Group Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lonza Group Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 545 thousand tons CO2-eq (2018). By scope: Scope 1: 319 thousand metric tons CO2-eq (2023); Scope 2: 202 thousand metric tons CO2-eq (2023); Scope 3: 1.9K thousand metric tons CO2-eq (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
545 thousand tons CO2-eq (2018)
2023
Renewable Energy
38% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
32.2K thousand m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
64.1 thousand tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
5.5K TJ (2018)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 319 thousand metric tons CO2-eq (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 202 thousand metric tons CO2-eq (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9K thousand metric tons CO2-eq (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 545 thousand tons CO2-eq (2018) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity by 35% compared to 2018
- Reduced GHG intensity by 44% compared to 2018
- Reduced waste intensity by 40% compared to 2018
- 38% of electricity consumed was from renewable sources
- Signed a ten-year VPPA for solar power matching electricity needs across Switzerland and the European Union
- Secured a renewable power purchase agreement in China
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable electricity by 2025 (where available)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (2021 base year)
- Suppliers representing 90% of Lonza’s spend to have a sustainability evaluation by 2028
- Suppliers representing 67% of Scope 3 emissions to set science-based targets by 2028
- Reduce industrial water intensity by approximately 50% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Good Health and WellbeingClimate ActionGender EqualityIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureResponsible Consumption and ProductionClean Water and SanitationQuality Education