- Shortage of plasma.
- Meeting requirements of the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG).
- Addressing allegations of anti-competitive conduct in Romania.
- Managing energy consumption, particularly natural gas.
- Ensuring compliance with minimum safeguards under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Biotest AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Biotest AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 33.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2). 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
33.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Water Usage
490.4K m3
2023
Waste
11.6K tons
2023
Energy Use
117.1K MWh
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific energy consumption per litre of processed plasma from 66.3 kWh/l in 2022 to 62.7 kWh/l in 2023.
- Expanded photovoltaic system from 100 kWp to 300 kWp.
- Implemented measures to reduce R404A refrigerant use.
- Increased recycled waste share to 84.5%.
- Saved 29 tons of CO2 equivalents through participation in the dual system for recycling sales packaging.
- Biotest Next Level facility exceeding energy requirements of German Building Energy Act (GEG).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product SafetyDonor Well-beingPatient CareEmployee DevelopmentEnvironmental ProtectionEthical Business ConductCompliance