Roche Holding AG
Roche Holding AG, commonly referred to as Roche, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1896, Roche has established itself as a pioneer in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries, focusing on innovative solutions for oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, and personalised medicine. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Roche is renowned for its commitment to research and development, producing unique products such as targeted therapies and advanced diagnostic tools. The company’s robust portfolio includes well-known medications like Herceptin and Avastin, which have transformed cancer treatment. Roche's dedication to innovation has earned it a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top pharmaceutical companies globally. Its achievements in personalised healthcare and diagnostics underscore its role as a leader in advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes.
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Industry Benchmark
Roche Holding AG's score of 82 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Roche Holding AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Roche Holding AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 240,266,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 98,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 5,978,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2029, based on 2022 levels. Additionally, Roche is committed to a 22.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from specific categories, including fuel- and energy-related activities and business travel, within the same timeframe. Roche has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. This long-term commitment aligns with their near-term targets, which include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045, again using 2022 as the baseline year. These initiatives reflect Roche's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 249,350,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 114,452,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,402,719,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Roche Holding AG 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.
