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 2024, Viatris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 355,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 95,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 260,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 370,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Viatris aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation. In the UK, Viatris reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 295,000 kg CO2e in 2023, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 4,105,000 kg CO2e. The company has also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 for its UK operations. Viatris's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Viatris is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 302,000,000 | 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 |
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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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