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Lonza Group Ltd — 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.

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2024· 16 events

SBTi validated near-term Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 supplier engagement targetsData confidence — high

In February 2024, SBTi validated Lonza's near-term GHG reduction targets: -42% absolute Scope 1+2 by 2030 (2021 base year) and 79% of suppliers (by emissions) to have science-based targets by 2028.

sustainability_report p.4

Added Scope 3 categories 10 (processing of sold products) and 11 (use of sold products)Data confidence — high

Per SBTi recommendation, Lonza added downstream processing and use of sold products to its Scope 3 reporting scope in 2024, with prior-year recalculations.

sustainability_report p.33

Added fleet and refrigerants to Scope 1 inventoryData confidence — high

Emissions related to fleet and losses of refrigerants estimated and included; now tracked yearly as of 2024.

sustainability_report p.33

Vacaville (US) site acquisition closed Q4 2024Data confidence — high

Lonza acquired the Vacaville (US) site in Q4 2024 enhancing Biologics large-scale manufacturing capacity. Excluded from most environmental data.

sustainability_report p.15

Alignment with seven priority UN SDGsData confidence — high

Reports alignment with SDGs 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action).

sustainability_report p.6

World's Most Ethical Companies® 2024Data confidence — high

Recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies for the third time.

sustainability_report p.54

Joined Advance Switzerland to increase women in managementData confidence — high

Lonza joined Advance Switzerland, a network of companies committed to increasing the proportion of women in management.

sustainability_report p.49

Limited assurance by Deloitte covering Swiss CO Art. 964b and Climate OrdinanceData confidence — high

Deloitte AG provides limited assurance on sustainability information, including compliance with Art. 964b CO and Swiss Ordinance on Climate Disclosures.

sustainability_report p.76

50% industrial water intensity reduction by 2030Data confidence — high

Target to reduce industrial water intensity by ~50% by 2030 vs 2021 baseline (in line with SDG 6). Rolling out water stewardship program aligned with Alliance for Water Stewardship Standards.

sustainability_report p.36

100% renewable electricity by 2025 via PPAs, VPPAs and RECsData confidence — high

Lonza targets 100% renewable electricity where available by 2025. Signed an industry-first multi-party PPA in China with four other pharma companies (wind, delivering ~60,000 tCO2eq reduction in 2024); a VPPA in Spain with Ignis covering EU and Swiss sites began producing renewable electricity in 2024 via Guarantees of Origin (>9,000 tCO2eq reduction); and a long-term Renewable Energy Certificate linked to a new Texas solar field will offset majority of US emissions from end of 2025. In 2024, 52% of consumed electricity was renewable. Instruments meet RE100 criteria.

sustainability_report p.30

No use of offsets — focus on actual reductionsData confidence — high

Lonza states explicitly: 'We do not use offsets, as we focus on actual reduction measures.' No durable removals (DAC/BECCS/biochar) program disclosed. Decarbonisation pathway relies on renewable electricity, electrification (heat pumps), fuel switching to biogenic sources, energy/process efficiency, and supplier engagement rather than removal credits.

sustainability_report p.30

Primary: Renewable electricity procurement (PPAs/VPPAs/RECs)Data confidence — high

Globally executing PPAs and VPPAs to switch to renewable electricity by 2025 where available. China PPA (wind) reduced 60,000 tCO2eq in 2024; EU/Swiss VPPA produced first MWh in 2024 (>9,000 tCO2eq); US long-term REC linked to Texas solar from end-2025 will cover >90% of US electricity.

sustainability_report p.30

Primary: Fuel switching and electrification (heat pumps, biogenic solvents, biomass)Data confidence — high

Two sites use biomass boilers (3,200 tCO2eq reduction vs natural gas in 2024). Gradual reduction of a steam turbine, switching from natural gas to renewable electricity, delivering 7,500 tCO2eq staged Scope 1 reduction by 2026. Use of biogenic solvents reduced Scope 1 by 2,800 tCO2eq in 2024. Heat pumps and membrane water processes being pursued for steam/hot water.

sustainability_report p.31

Primary: Energy & process efficiency at manufacturing sitesData confidence — high

Sustainable Design Standard applied to all new assets and refurbishments. HVAC optimization using risk-based air exchange, CIP optimization, in-house process improvements. Examples: Slough (UK) AHU recirculation saving 300 GJ/yr; Suzhou (CN) high-efficiency chiller saving >700 MWh/yr; Portsmouth (US) steam microturbine generates electricity for ~300 households. 31% energy intensity reduction vs 2018 baseline.

sustainability_report p.30

Dependent: Supplier engagement for Scope 3 decarbonisationData confidence — high

SBTi engagement target: 79% of suppliers (by emissions across cat 1, 2, 4) to have science-based targets by 2028; 33% achieved in 2024. Engaged >400 suppliers through events and Responsible Supplier Toolkit; collaborated with Emitwise to help suppliers calculate Scope 1/2/3 emissions. Solvent recycling avoided ~20,000 tCO2eq in Scope 3 cat 1 in 2024.

sustainability_report p.31

Primary: Solvent recycling and circular process designData confidence — high

Currently recycle >10,000 tons of solvents annually, avoiding >45,000 tCO2eq per year and reducing fresh solvent consumption. Solvent recycling in Switzerland and China avoided >5,000 tons wastewater and >900 tons fuel-related CO2eq in 2024.

sustainability_report p.39