- Balancing company growth with climate targets.
- Extending compliance culture to new global locations.
- Managing the highest-ever number of external requests for support.
- Integrating sustainability-related topics into the risk management system.
BioNTech SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, BioNTech SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 801 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.1M 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
1.1M tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
41%
of total energy
Water Usage
75.0K m3/year
2022
Waste
1.5K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
42.7K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 801 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.6M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased share of renewable energy in energy consumption to 41% (from 39% in 2021)
- 100% of business flight-related CO2e emissions mitigated through sustainable aviation fuels
- Established Energy & Sustainability Projects (ESP) department to implement decarbonization targets.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete implementation of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards by end of 2023.
- Update CSR management program based on 2022/2023 materiality assessment (to be presented in 2023 report).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 (compared to 2021 baseline).
- Achieve near-term Scope 3 target by 2027 (supplier engagement).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ProtectionResponsible GovernanceAttractive EmployerDemocratize Access to Novel Medicine and Technological Innovation in Healthcare