- Increasing business air travel emissions.
- Ongoing water quantity and quality challenges in California.
Genentech
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Genentech disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 140.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location based). By scope: Scope 2: 63.4K tCO2e (location based); Scope 3: 77.1K tCO2e (estimated from report). 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
140.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location based)
2019
Renewable Energy
80% (SSF campus)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.1M m3
2019
Waste
2.1K tons (landfill)
2019
Energy Use
2.2M GJ
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 63.4K tCO2e (location based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 77.1K tCO2e (estimated from report) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 140.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location based) |
| 2010-2016 | 155.6K tCO2e (2016) |
| 2009 | 195.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions from onsite energy use by 30% since 2015 and by 16% compared to 2018.
- Reduced water use by 20% since 2015 and by 7% compared to 2018.
- Increased renewable energy share at SSF campus to 80% in 2019 from 65% in 2018.
- Improved Genentech-wide waste diversion rate to 73% in 2019, diverting 12.7 million pounds of compostable and recyclable material from landfill.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ConservationWaste Reduction