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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 9 days ago

Cencora

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Cencora, formerly known as the Clinical Research Division of AmerisourceBergen, is a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical services industry. Headquartered in the United States, Cencora operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing comprehensive solutions that span clinical trial management, supply chain logistics, and commercialisation services. Founded in 2022, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the sector, leveraging its extensive expertise to support biopharmaceutical companies in bringing innovative therapies to market. Cencora's core offerings include tailored clinical trial services and advanced supply chain solutions, distinguished by their commitment to quality and efficiency. With a focus on enhancing patient access to critical medications, Cencora has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare landscape. Its dedication to innovation and excellence continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving market.

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28

Industry Benchmark

Cencora's score of 57 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cencora's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cencora reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 135,087,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 79,063,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 40,504,084,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 108,712,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 87,492,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions were around 25,878,873,000 kg CO2e. Cencora has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by FY2032, using FY2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed that 82% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by FY2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Cencora is independently reporting its emissions and commitments. The company operates within the healthcare sector in the United States, focusing on healthcare providers and services, and healthcare technology.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
98,742,000
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Scope 2
100,593,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
19,881,916,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cencora's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cencora is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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