- Geopolitically and economically uncertain climate
- Some clients experiencing less demand due to economic pressures
- Challenges to achieve carbon neutrality in a decentralised organisation
Eurofins Scientific SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Eurofins Scientific SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 457.5K tCO2e/year (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 58.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 117.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 281.4K 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
457.5K tCO2e/year (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
23% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.5 million m3/year
2023
Energy Use
742.0K MWh/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). | 58.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 117.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 281.4K 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 | 457.5K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2022 | 479.7K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 525.0K tCO2e/year (estimated) |
| 2020 | 80.0K metric tonnes of CO2 equivalents (for a sample of 20% of FTEs and 10% of sites) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon intensity (tCO₂e/FTE) reduction: -7.6% vs 2022, -18.5% vs 2019 (baseline year)
- Increased % of renewable energy utilized from 20% in 2022 to 23% in 2023
- Participation in the Serbal Solar Project in Spain, expected to deliver 76,000 megawatt hours of green energy per year from 2025
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 (committed to SBTi targets)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionCorporate GovernanceSustainable Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementHonesty, Integrity and Human Rights