Grifols, S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,152,027 tCO2e/year (Market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:106,459 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:98,106 tCO2e/year (Market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:947,463 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:34.3% of total electricity consumption
Total Energy Consumption:928,758,952 kWh/year
Water Consumption:3,676,809 m3/year
Waste Generated:51,119 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:189.20 tCO2e/million euros (Market-based)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate action
- Human rights
- Contribution to health (patients and society)
Environmental Achievements
- 33% reduction in CO2e emissions intensity for Scopes 1, 2, and 3
- 39.78% renewable energy
- Achieved a A- rating by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change
Social Achievements
- Launched AlphaID At Home Genetic Health Risk Service, a free home-care test to detect alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Donated more than 2.8 M IU to the Syrian Hemophilia Society
- Launched the Women in Leadership Awards
Governance Achievements
- 10% of variable remuneration linked to ESG factors (25% environmental, 40% social, 35% governance)
- Important changes announced at the beginning of 2024 to separate Grifols’ ownership and management
- Strategic alliance with Haier Group
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 55% per unit of production by 2030
- Increase energy efficiency per unit of production by 15%
- Consume all electrical energy from renewable sources by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60,000 tons per year
- Reduce water consumption by more than 85,000 m3 per year
- Reduce waste generation by 1,800 tons per year
Environmental Challenges
- Reduced availability of water resources
- New legal requirements related to reducing GHG emissions
- Variation in the availability of resources
- Transition to low-emission technologies
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing eco-efficiency and emission reduction measures
- Cutting back on air travel
- Increase in remote work
- Optimizing logistics
- Commitment to renewable energies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 390+/year
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct for suppliers
- ESG criteria in supplier evaluation
- Sustainable procurement practices
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Reduced availability of water resources
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- New legal requirements related to reducing GHG emissions
- Transition to low-emission technologies
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UN Global Compact, UN SDGs, ESRS 1
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, LEED, Green Globes, Zero Waste to Landfill, IQPP & QSEAL
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Grifols' initiatives contribute to these goals through its commitment to patient care, renewable energy, and emission reduction
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Xembify
- AlphaID At Home
- Prolastin-C
- Vistaseal
- Yimmugo
Awards & Recognition
- Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World and Europe
- CDP Climate Change A- rating