Sanofi — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
← back to Data by year2024· 15 events
Global travel policy with automated booking tool criteria based on travel duration; promotion of virtual meetings; high-definition videoconferencing at multiple sites. Sales rep travel policy includes eco-driving training. Commuting: electric buses from Campus Sanofi Val de Bièvre to subway; bike rooms; reserved EV spots. Work-from-home policy significantly reduced commuting emissions (Cat 7 down 34% vs 2019).
sustainability_report p.29
Scope 1&2 strategy combines reduced consumption (energy efficiency program, ISO 50001 certified, 15% reduction target by 2025 vs 2021, focus on air treatment systems which can be up to 70% of building energy) with decarbonized energy supply (RE100, biomethane). Delivered 65 ktCO2e reduction from efficiency and 225 ktCO2e from energy decarbonization 2019-2024.
sustainability_report p.26
Global car fleet policy revised in 2023 to cover EV charging point installation at employee homes. 50% of fleet currently meets eco-fleet criteria (hybrid, electric, biofuel). Sales force CO2e emissions cut 50% vs 2019. Target 80% eco-fleet by 2030.
sustainability_report p.27
Policies in place to manage carbon-intensive refrigerants (HFC, HCFC) through substitution with lower GWP alternatives, leak prevention, systematic analysis of accidental discharges. Since 2019, reduced refrigerant discharge impact by 41%, avoiding 9,300 tCO2e.
sustainability_report p.27
Purchased goods and services + capital goods represent 67% of Sanofi total emissions. Supplier Engagement Program requires suppliers to: calculate Scope 1+2+3 and report publicly; achieve CDP Climate score A or B; engage own supply chain; set SBTi targets; commit to 100% renewable electricity by 2030. In 2024, 205 suppliers engaged covering 75% of supplier-related emissions and 50% of procurement spend. Also participates in Energize Program and PSCI. Internal carbon price of €100/tCO2e applied to priority raw material tenders (e.g., switched NaOH supply to 100% renewable power version).
sustainability_report p.28
Reducing air cargo in favor of sea, rail and road shipment. Maximizing sea transport for vaccine shipments (excluding flu) from France to 13 countries including Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Brazil. Increasing truck/container fill levels; developing intra-European and France-China rail; experimenting with EV and natural gas vehicles for in-town and pre-carriage; designing packaging to optimize transport.
sustainability_report p.29
Sanofi entered exclusive negotiations with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for the Proposed Opella Transaction. Opella reclassified as discontinued operation under IFRS 5. Sanofi will retain ~50% indirect stake. Affects financial scope but Opella remains in 2024 sustainability statement scope.
sustainability_report p.53
Due to Opella business divestment in progress and IT system separation, a monetary-based factor was used for Opella purchased goods emissions in 2024. Opella represents 21% of Scope 3 Cat 1 and 14% of total Scope 3.
sustainability_report p.130
Energy management system certified to ISO 50001:2018 and HSE management system certified to ISO 14001:2015 for R&D, manufacturing, distribution centers and related support functions.
sustainability_report p.26
Commitment to pay a living wage for all employees published in 2024. All identified living wage gaps (104 in 2023) addressed by June 2024, achieving full alignment.
sustainability_report p.65
By 2025: Reuse/Recycle/Recover at least 90% of waste; reduce landfill rate to 1%. By 2030: reduce waste index by 30% vs 2019. By 2027: no plastic in vaccine syringe blister packs.
sustainability_report p.49
Sanofi strives to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 3 on Good Health and Wellbeing. Also signatory of UN Global Compact.
sustainability_report p.102
Dichloromethane identified as new metric based on review of 2023 E-PRTR data. Reported for both air emissions and water discharges from 2 manufacturing sites.
sustainability_report p.43
Sanofi joined RE100 in September 2020, committing to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 (interim 80% by 2025). Reached 85% in 2024 from 16% in 2019. Strategy includes: 11 PPAs signed in 2024 for up to 20 years (238.5 GWh/year, 50% of French electricity needs); on-site solar generating 18.8 GWh by end of 2024 (vs 0.5 GWh in 2021) at sites in France, India, Italy, China, Spain, Brazil; biomethane contract in France 2024-2030 for 210 GWh/year; guaranteed certified origin contracts and EACs in countries like Turkey (I-RECs) and Japan (J-Credit).
sustainability_report p.30
Sanofi commits to reduce emissions following SBTi-validated science-based trajectory and to permanently remove residual emissions from 2045 onwards. Developing voluntary carbon offsetting strategy to start compensating residual emissions from 2030 on top of science-based reduction trajectory. Community-focused program seeks balance between projects sequestering/avoiding emissions and delivering co-benefits for communities and environment. Details on removal vs offset distinction, vintages and certification not yet disclosed.
sustainability_report p.37
2023· 1 event
Sanofi's updated commitment towards Net Zero by 2045 was validated by SBTi on January 19, 2023. Targets: -55% Scope 1&2 by 2030, -30% Scope 3 by 2030, -90% all scopes by 2045 (vs 2019 baseline). 2030 target aligned with 1.5°C trajectory.
sustainability_report p.24
2022· 2 events
In 2022, launched gender-neutral parental leave providing 14 weeks paid parental leave to all employees globally regardless of gender, sexual orientation or family structure.
sustainability_report p.73
In September 2022, internal carbon price increased from €60 to €100/tCO2e based on EU ETS trends. Used for CAPEX decisions, raw material tenders, and decarbonization planning.
sustainability_report p.37
2021· 1 event
In November 2021, Sanofi renewed commitment to Act4Nature international. Biodiversity management plans target: all priority sites by 2025, all sites near sensitive areas by 2030. 60% of priority sites covered in 2024.
sustainability_report p.46
2020· 1 event
In September 2020, Sanofi joined the RE100 initiative, pledging that by 2030, 100% of consumed electricity will come from renewable sources. Interim target 80% by 2025.
sustainability_report p.30