Amgen
Amgen Inc., a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1980. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe and Asia, Amgen focuses on developing therapies in areas such as oncology, nephrology, and inflammation. Renowned for its pioneering biologic medicines, Amgen's core products include Enbrel, Neulasta, and Prolia, which are distinguished by their ability to target specific disease pathways effectively. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the first recombinant human erythropoietin, Epogen, which transformed the treatment of anaemia. As a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, Amgen continues to excel, holding a strong market position and receiving numerous accolades for its commitment to scientific excellence and patient care.
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Amgen's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Amgen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 107,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 165,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 153,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 12,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Amgen achieved a 54% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023 compared to a 2019 baseline, equating to a decrease of 131,000 metric tons (MT) of CO2e. Amgen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its owned and operated facilities by 2027. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% from 2019 levels by 2027. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 29% in 2019 to 100% by 2027, maintaining this level through 2030. Furthermore, Amgen aims for 73% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Amgen's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 144,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 290,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - |
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Amgen 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.
