- Increased scope 3 carbon emissions (8% higher than 2019 baseline due to business growth)
- Lower than expected organic compounds recovery ratio in the first half of 2023 due to test production
- PFAS pollution detected at Lumsås production facility
H. Lundbeck A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, H. Lundbeck A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 144.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 21.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 119.3K 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
144.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2023
Renewable Energy
71% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
229.9K m3/year
2023
Waste
16.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
107.5K 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). | 21.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 119.3K 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 | 144.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2020 | 14.8K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 34% vs. 2019 SBTi target baseline
- Recycled 75% of general waste
- 61 suppliers signed new contractual commitments to use renewable electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 65% renewable electricity in all EU sites by 2025
- Launch global platform for medical education
📅 Medium-term
- Manage two-thirds of value chain carbon emissions as effectively as emissions from operations by 2030
- Achieve a lost time accident frequency below 3 by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Deliver on the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" pledge
- Establish manufacturing processes based on circular economy principles to limit materials use, waste, and carbon emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Access to HealthBusiness EthicsClimate Change & CircularityPeople & Communities