- Decline in EMEA sales due to termination of distribution agreement with Nóos S.r.l. and subsequent product availability issues in Italy.
- Rising competition in online sales leading to higher customer acquisition costs.
- Limited consumer awareness of probiotics’ positive effects on oral health.
- Challenges in phasing out palm oil due to varying laws and regulations across markets.
- Managing climate-related risks such as extreme weather events and regulatory changes.
BioGaia AB (publ.)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, BioGaia AB (publ.) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.2K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 77 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 32 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 7.2K 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
7.2K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (for all premises in Sweden, Japan, and USA)
of total energy
📊 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). | 77 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 32 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.2K tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved science-based climate target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the second consecutive year by purchasing 100% renewable electricity; reduced emissions by 59% compared to 2019.
- All paper packaging at BioGaia Production from certified sustainable forestry.
- Developed palm oil-free alternatives for all products; 30% of drops and 66% of tablets sold were palm oil-free.
- BioGaia’s operations in Gothenburg awarded My Green Lab certification (highest level).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of suppliers affecting product quality to have third-party certified quality management systems by 2024.
- Complete evaluation of BioGaia’s products’ effect on quality of life in infantile colic by 2024.
- 100% of BioGaia employees to complete training in the company’s Code of Conduct and policies by 2025.
- All BioGaia products to be palm oil-free by 2025.
- All paper packaging to be certified from responsibly managed forests or made of verified recycled materials by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
- Establish a science-based supplier engagement target for Scope 3 emissions by 2024.
- Reduce relative climate emissions per sales volume from business travel by 30% compared to 2019 by 2025.
- Only use recyclable or biodegradable packaging by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve an operating margin of at least 34% while maintaining strong growth.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthy productsHealthy businessHealthy planet