EHS Performance Indicators

All available performance indicators concerning Environment Health and Safety (EHS) are summarized and changes to data over time are discussed here.

The global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) department leads the development, implementation and tracking of environmental sustainability, as well as workplace health and safety activities at Boehringer Ingelheim. Through its global network, which encompasses all operating units, as well as international and local partners, we strive to optimize our global environmental and safety performance.

Our internal Decarbonization & Water Management, Sustainable Medicines, and Responsible & Sustainable Sourcing programs, as well as our internal BE SAFE workplace safety initiative, are part of our Sustainable Development for Generations framework. Together, they support our overarching goal of reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions, as well as its energy, resource use, and water footprint, while ensuring a safe working environment.

By 2030, we aim to achieve carbon neutrality in our own operations (Scope 1 and 2), in line with our science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Achieving this target is expected to rely primarily on emission reductions and, for residual unavoidable emissions, on the use of carbon credits from certified projects; further information on our methodology is available here. We also aim to further reduce our water footprint, in particular at sites located in water-stressed areas, to support clean water in the communities where we operate, to apply circularity principles to reduce operational waste sent to landfill, and to progressively integrate defined eco-design and green chemistry concepts into our new product development.

Since its inception in 2010, the BE SAFE program has been dedicated to supporting a safe workplace for our employees and partners. We work to continuously enhance our work and safety culture, with a focus on the long-term health and well-being of our employees. By seeking to prevent accidents, incidents, and occupational health risks, we aim to provide a safer and healthier work environment.

Performance indicators related to our environment, workplace health and safety commitments are collected and managed by the global and local EHS teams in all Boehringer Ingelheim Operating Units. The data below reflects the global initiatives’ progress and contribution towards achieving Boehringer Ingelheim’s environmental sustainability and safety commitments.

All indicators are based on quantities and are normalized to global net sales (sales index), with 2010 or 2019 serving as the base year. Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are calculated according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Our decarbonization goal is consistent with limiting global warming as defined by the Paris Climate Agreement and the requirements of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2023, our science-based emission reduction targets (Scope 1, 2 and 3) were validated and approved by the “Science Based Target” initiative.

All strategic measures to reduce carbon emissions are coordinated globally by our MORE GREEN environmental sustainability pillar and implemented through local operating units in consideration of local requirements. In addition, we have implemented a supplier engagement program and a platform to increase access to renewable electricity for suppliers to reduce carbon emissions in our value chain (Scope 3).

2025 Summary: Environmental Stewardship at Boehringer

We continued to grow our production globally in 2025 while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from our own operations (Scope 1 and 2, market-based) by 48% in absolute terms compared with our 2019 baseline. The reduction reflects energy efficiency measures, fuel switching and the increased share of renewable electricity; it is reported gross of any carbon credits.

As part of our carbon neutrality programme, the following production and R&D sites have been certified as carbon neutral in their operations by TÜV Rheinland on the basis of the applicable certification standard, which combines emission reductions with the retirement of carbon credits for residual emissions: Dortmund (Germany), Sant Cugat (Spain), Gainesville (US), Kathrinenhof (Germany), BISPL Shanghai (China), Fornovo (Italy), Paulínia (Brazil), Ridgefield (US), OASIS (China), BIOLab (China), Mumbai (India), Noventa and Milan Office (Italy, covering the entire ROPU Italy), Fulton (US), Kalundborg (Denmark), Kobe (Japan), Koropi (Greece), CRSV Saint-Vulbas (France), Athens (US) and Colbert (US).

Absolute energy consumption has remained at a similar level since the base year 2019 despite continued growth in our operations, resulting in an overall reduction in energy consumption normalized to net sales of 29% over that period. The share of electricity sourced from renewable sources, accounted for on a market basis (including Guarantees of Origin, Renewable Energy Certificates and Power Purchase Agreements, in addition to on-site generation), increased to 82%. On-site renewable generation was further expanded at several sites.

The global MORE GREEN accelerator fund supports the implementation of innovative clean technologies in the areas of decarbonization, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water stewardship, biodiversity, and circular economy. Since its launch in 2020, the fund has supported more than 86 capital expenditures projects.

To support the integration of environmental considerations into decision-making and the adoption of low-carbon technologies, Boehringer Ingelheim has applied an internal carbon price of EUR 100 per tonne of CO₂ across all sites since 2013. In addition, a portion of our residual GHG emissions is currently compensated for through the retirement of carbon credits from certified reforestation, biodiversity and community projects implemented with ClimateSeed and local partners. These carbon credits complement, and do not replace, our absolute emission reduction efforts; the applicable certification standards and project portfolio are described in our Sustainability Report.

Total waste increased due to business growth and the operation of a new biomass power plant in Ingelheim, Germany (ashes from burning of wood fuel). Waste to landfill (excluding ashes) decreased by 64% compared to base year 2010. We use a data-driven circular economy approach to optimize resources, reduce environmental impact, and lower costs, aiming for Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certifications. The number of ZWTL certifications increased to four sites: Fornovo (Italy), Sant Cugat (Spain), Dortmund (Germany), BISPL (China). Key projects, like the optimization of liquid chemical waste, Fornovo (Italy) led to recurrent cost savings. We supported environmental sustainability initiatives and projects such as “Waste to Resources” at our Vienna site in Austria.

In addition, a standardized sustainable waste supplier selection and vetting framework was introduced, covering business continuity, risk assessment, waste and cost reduction, and safe waste handling. We have assessed the environmental footprint of selected products using Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies. For products including NEXGARD® and SPIRIVA® RESPIMAT®, the LCA studies have been carried out in accordance with the applicable international standards (e.g. ISO 14040/14044) and, where stated, have been third-party reviewed.

Similar to energy consumption, total water withdrawal has remained at a similar level since 2019. Water withdrawal normalized to net sales continued to decrease, reaching minus 32% compared with the 2019 baseline. As part of our water stewardship initiative, in 2025 the Promeco Xochimilco (Mexico) and Fremont (USA) sites maintained their Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard certification, and two additional sites (Sant Cugat, Spain and the Shanghai Production Plant, China) were certified. Our internal Clean Water Index, which tracks the reduction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) discharged from our production processes, was further improved and reached 77%. of 77%.

Health & Safety: Reducing Occupational Accidents

In 2020, we observed a significant drop in accidents, which is largely associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shift to remote work for many employees. As employees increasingly returned to their on-site workplaces, the number of occupational accidents rose moderately from 2021 onwards and stabilized at a similar level in 2024 and 2025. Overall, since 2019 the number of occupational accidents has decreased by 21%. This trend has been supported by our ongoing health and safety initiatives, including BE SAFE, which addresses areas such as road safety, ergonomics, risk awareness and safety culture.

Indicators for the following topics are available below:

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions(GHG)
• Energy
• Waste
• Water
• Accidents

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Scope 1&2

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Scope 3

*2025 data will be available later in 2026

GHG Emissions Reduction in %

Energy Consumption

Share of Purchased Renewable Electricity

Waste to Landfill

*Operational waste to landfill excluding ashes from biomass power plant

Waste Rates in %

*Total waste rates including ashes from biomass power plant

Water Withdrawal

Accidents (Occupational Health and Safety)