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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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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Scope 1 | 308,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 751,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd is not participating in any 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.