- Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market.
- Ensuring access to affordable healthcare globally.
- Maintaining product quality and safety.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Climate change impacts on operations and supply chain.
- Maintaining ethical business practices.
- Managing risks related to the use of animals in research.
Sanofi
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sanofi disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.0M tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 297.7K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 109.4K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 3.6M tCO2e/year (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
4.0M tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
79% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
10.7 million m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
164.1K tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
3.2M MWh/year (2023)
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). | 297.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 109.4K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.6M tCO2e/year (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 | 4.0M tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2019-2020 | 7.0K ktCO2eq (scope 1 2 and 3 2019 baseline) |
| 2015-2021 | 7.0K ktCO2eq (scope 1 2 & 3 2019 baseline) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 38% (scopes 1 & 2, market-based) from 2019 to 2023.
- Increased renewable energy share to 79% in 2023.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 7% versus the 2019 baseline in 2023.
- Reduced landfill disposal rate to 2% in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 15% by 2030.
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
- Reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Human capitalAccess to healthcareProduct qualityProduct safety for patients and consumersMedical ethics and bioethicsSupply chain continuityEthics and business integrityTax policyEnvironmentAnimal protection