Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company formed through the merger of Mylan and Upjohn, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2020, Viatris operates in over 165 countries, focusing on the pharmaceutical industry with a commitment to providing access to high-quality medicines. The company’s core business areas include generic and specialty pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and over-the-counter products. Viatris is renowned for its extensive portfolio, which features a diverse range of medications that address various health conditions, including chronic diseases and infectious diseases. Its unique approach combines a broad product offering with a strong emphasis on patient access and affordability. With a significant market presence, Viatris has achieved notable milestones, including the successful integration of its legacy companies and a commitment to sustainable healthcare solutions.
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In 2023, Viatris reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 751,600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 335,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 416,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Viatris is targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. Viatris's long-term commitment includes a net zero ambition for its UK operations by 2050, reflecting its dedication to addressing climate change across all scopes of emissions. The company’s targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Get Started2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 299,000,000 | 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 | 354,000,000 | 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 3 | 653,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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