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Certara

Certara, a leading provider of biosimulation and drug development solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a pivotal player in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, focusing on enhancing drug development processes through advanced modelling and simulation technologies. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Certara offers a range of core services, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and regulatory submission support. Their unique approach integrates cutting-edge software and expert consulting, enabling clients to make informed decisions throughout the drug development lifecycle. Recognised for its innovative contributions, Certara has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for biopharmaceutical companies aiming to streamline their research and development efforts.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Certara's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Certara's score of 40 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Certara's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Certara reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,010,770 kg CO2e. The breakdown of these emissions includes about 881,580 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 7,765,850 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has made strides in reducing its emissions, achieving an 18% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 441.26 kg CO2e in 2022 to 363.34 kg CO2e in 2023. Additionally, Scope 2 emissions saw a 3% decrease, from 837.88 kg CO2e to 816.41 kg CO2e over the same period. Certara has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action. While no net-zero commitment has been established, Certara's ongoing efforts and reduction initiatives position it as a proactive player in the software and services sector, headquartered in the United States.

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20222023
Scope 1
-
-
Scope 2
851,080
000,000
Scope 3
8,385,980
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Certara'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 Certara is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Certara is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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