- Extreme weather events hampered efforts to reduce energy consumption
- Sale of 21% of manufacturing site in Solna impacted environmental performance
- Inability to attract, retain, and develop key employees
- Cybersecurity risks
- Compliance with healthcare fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, etc.
Valneva SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Valneva SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.6K tCO2e/year. 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
4.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (R&D and manufacturing sites)
of total energy
Water Usage
76.2K m3/year
2023
Waste
452.54 tons/year
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). | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.6K tCO2e/year |
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 | 4.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 48% since 2019 (1,630 tonnes)
- 100% of electricity contracted by R&D and manufacturing sites had renewable origin in 2023
- Zero-waste to landfill project initiated at Scottish manufacturing site
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase charitable support by 15% compared to 2019 by 2025
- Reduce waste sent to landfill from 19% to 2.5% at Livingston site by 2024
- Achieve maximum employee participation in cybersecurity training in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Obtain ISO 45001 certification at Livingston site by 2024
- Obtain ISO 14001 environmental management certification by 2026
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting LivesActing EthicallyDeveloping our PeopleRespecting the Environment