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Grifols

Grifols, officially known as Grifols, S.A., is a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain (ES). Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Latin America. Grifols specialises in the development of plasma-derived medicines, diagnostic solutions, and hospital products, with a commitment to improving patient health. The company is renowned for its innovative therapies, particularly in the treatment of rare and chronic diseases, setting it apart in a competitive market. Grifols has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its plasma collection network and advancements in immunology. With a robust market position, Grifols continues to be recognised for its contributions to healthcare, making it a trusted name in the biopharmaceutical sector.

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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Grifols's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grifols's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Grifols reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,231,771,000 kg CO2e. This includes 106,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 73,876,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,051,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 1,152,027,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 106,459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 98,106,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 947,463,000 kg CO2e. Grifols has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Grifols is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Grifols's commitment to sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.

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131,441,700
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86,515,400
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grifols's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Grifols is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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
Reduction Actions

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