Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, commonly known as Vertex, is a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1989, Vertex has established itself as a pioneer in the development of transformative therapies for serious diseases, particularly in the field of cystic fibrosis. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, the company focuses on innovative drug discovery and development. Vertex is renowned for its unique portfolio of cystic fibrosis treatments, including Kalydeco, Orkambi, and Trikafta, which have significantly improved the quality of life for patients. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as the first approved therapy for the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis. Vertex continues to drive advancements in biotechnology, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the industry.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 551,647,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 95% of their total emissions. The company’s Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8,976,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 3,930,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 474,129,000 kg CO2e, including 8,311,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,888,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Vertex Pharmaceuticals has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability goals. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Overall, while Vertex Pharmaceuticals has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
