Climate Change Data

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