Sanofi, a global healthcare leader headquartered in France, is renowned for its commitment to improving health and well-being. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Sanofi-Synthélabo and Aventis, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Sanofi focuses on several main business areas, including prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. Its core offerings, such as innovative treatments for diabetes, rare diseases, and vaccines, are distinguished by their scientific rigor and patient-centric approach. With a robust market position, Sanofi has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in immunology and oncology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in global health solutions.
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In 2024, Sanofi reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,196,976,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 298,485,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 75,864,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,822,627,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Sanofi is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. In 2023, Sanofi's global emissions were approximately 4,448,234,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 332,470,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 90,752,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported a significant Scope 3 emissions total of about 4,025,012,000 kg CO2e. Sanofi's long-term strategy includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2045, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical industry. The company is also increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity, targeting 100% by 2030.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 545,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 677,549,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sanofi is participating in some 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.