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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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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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 112,564,300 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 131,441,700 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 86,515,400 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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