Uniphar
Uniphar plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading player in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, specialising in the distribution of medicines and healthcare products. Founded in 1998, Uniphar has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Ireland and the UK, and has expanded its operations into various international markets. The company offers a diverse range of services, including supply chain management, clinical trial support, and commercialisation solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Uniphar's unique approach combines innovative technology with deep industry expertise, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance in a complex regulatory environment. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service, Uniphar has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Uniphar continues to drive growth and innovation within the industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Uniphar's score of 28 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Uniphar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Uniphar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,903,780 kg CO2e, comprising 2,980,450 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,923,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Over the years, Uniphar has demonstrated a progressive reduction in emissions, with 2019 emissions recorded at about 7,551,160 kg CO2e, which included 4,190,790 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,345,850 kg CO2e from Scope 2. By 2020, emissions decreased to approximately 5,853,830 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction effort. Additionally, Uniphar has set a target for 73.5% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. This initiative aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects Uniphar's commitment to sustainability within the healthcare sector. Overall, Uniphar's climate commitments and reduction targets underscore its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,954,880 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,794,840 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Uniphar is committed to some 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.
