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CH
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sustainability Profile

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Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has established itself as a pioneer in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and other serious conditions. Founded in 1997, Actelion has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson in 2017, which further solidified its market position. The company focuses on innovative therapies, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular and infectious diseases, with a portfolio that includes unique products like Tracleer and Opsumit. These therapies are distinguished by their targeted mechanisms and proven efficacy, addressing unmet medical needs. Actelion's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry, recognised for its contributions to improving patient outcomes globally.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Johnson & Johnson

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and as such, it inherits emissions data and climate commitments from its parent organisation. Actelion's climate initiatives are aligned with those of Johnson & Johnson, which has set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions across its operations. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are cascaded from Johnson & Johnson. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Actelion itself have not been disclosed. As a subsidiary, Actelion is expected to contribute to the overarching sustainability goals of Johnson & Johnson, which include significant reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company is committed to advancing climate action, although detailed metrics and specific targets for Actelion have not been provided.

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How Carbon Intensive is Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's primary industry is Research Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Location?

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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 Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
72%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Business Travel
7%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Use of Sold Products
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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