Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., commonly known as Sun Pharma, is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in India. Established in 1993, the company has grown to become one of the largest specialty generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and emerging markets. Sun Pharma focuses on a diverse range of therapeutic areas, including cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, and dermatology. Its core products encompass a wide array of generic medications, specialty pharmaceuticals, and over-the-counter products, distinguished by their high quality and affordability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous product approvals and a robust pipeline of innovative therapies. With a commitment to research and development, Sun Pharma has positioned itself as a key player in the global pharmaceutical landscape, recognised for its excellence in manufacturing and a strong market presence.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries's score of 55 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 379,788,320 kg CO2e, comprising 111,175,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 237,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 357,266,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 35% reduction in its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Sun Pharma's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate impact. In previous years, emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 419,881,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they were approximately 342,522,040 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 76,427,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1; and in 2020, emissions totalled around 356,224,560 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 94,843,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, demonstrating a clear commitment to environmental responsibility within the pharmaceutical sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,616,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 377,728,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
