Climate Change Data

Biotest AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:33,765 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:117,111 MWh
Water Consumption:490,368 m3
Waste Generated:11,559 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Product Safety
  • Donor Well-being
  • Patient Care
  • Employee Development
  • Environmental Protection
  • Ethical Business Conduct
  • Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced specific energy consumption per litre of processed plasma from 66.3 kWh/l in 2022 to 62.7 kWh/l in 2023.
  • Expanded photovoltaic system from 100 kWp to 300 kWp.
  • Implemented measures to reduce R404A refrigerant use.
  • Increased recycled waste share to 84.5%.
  • Saved 29 tons of CO2 equivalents through participation in the dual system for recycling sales packaging.
  • Biotest Next Level facility exceeding energy requirements of German Building Energy Act (GEG).

Social Achievements

  • Record number of 73 trainees in 2023.
  • Recognized as a TOP training company by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Implemented meinEAP employee support program.
  • Held 10th annual Biotest Health Day.
  • Implemented measures to improve work-life balance, including a company childcare center (BioNest).
  • Reduced reportable work accidents to 15 (8.4 per thousand full-time employees) in 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Strengthened Sustainability department.
  • Implemented an electronic whistle-blower system.
  • Further developed electronic compliance review process and online compliance training.
  • Developed an electronic compliance review process.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2035.

Environmental Challenges

  • Shortage of plasma.
  • Meeting requirements of the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG).
  • Addressing allegations of anti-competitive conduct in Romania.
  • Managing energy consumption, particularly natural gas.
  • Ensuring compliance with minimum safeguards under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous expansion of plasma centers (Germany and Hungary).
  • Implemented measures to ensure LkSG readiness.
  • Taking legal action against the fine issued by Romanian antitrust authorities.
  • Investing in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources.
  • Developing a comprehensive transformation concept to switch from gas to hydrogen.
  • Formalizing and documenting processes to meet minimum safeguard requirements under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Plasma Master File (PMF) process for plasma suppliers.
  • Procurement guidelines focusing on local/Western Europe suppliers.
  • Supplier Code of Conduct integrated into orders.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: DNK, EFFAS, UNGC, OECD Guidelines, EU Taxonomy Regulation

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management)

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (Limited Assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)

Biotest's core business contributes to SDG 3; other SDGs align with internal CSR requirements.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Trimodulin
  • Zutectra
  • Haemoctin

Awards & Recognition

  • Innovation Champion of Sustainability (F.A.Z. Institute)