- Significant change and continued transformation for Galapagos impacting employees.
- Transfer of Jyseleca® business to Alfasigma, including approximately 400 Galapagos positions.
- Restructuring affecting 100 positions across European sites.
- Three animal welfare incidents identified.
Galapagos NV
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Galapagos NV disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 40.6K tCO2e (location-based) / 39632 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 2.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.1K tCO2e (location-based) / 173 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 36.5K tCO2e. 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
40.6K tCO2e (location-based) / 39632 tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
25%
of total energy
Energy Use
18.7K MWh
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). | 2.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1K tCO2e (location-based) / 173 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 36.5K tCO2e |
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 | 40.6K tCO2e (location-based) / 39632 tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched a new mobility strategy aimed at accelerating the electrification of our car fleet and offering alternative transportation modes. In Belgium, all new fleet vehicles must be fully electric as of 1 May 2024.
- 25% of total energy needs covered by renewable sources in 2023.
- 23% of the heated surface used by Galapagos was BREEAM or WELL certified.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Update double materiality assessment to reflect impact of Jyseleca® transfer.
📅 Medium-term
- Become climate neutral by 2028.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PatientsPeoplePlanetTrust & Transparency