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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
ZA
updated 2 months ago

Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited, a prominent player in the South African pharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1890, the company has established itself as a leader in the manufacture and distribution of a diverse range of healthcare products, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and consumer health products. With a strong presence across Southern Africa, Adcock Ingram is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering unique formulations that cater to various health needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its market position. Adcock Ingram's dedication to improving health outcomes has solidified its reputation as a trusted name in the pharmaceutical sector, making it a key contributor to the region's healthcare landscape.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited's score of 29 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 131,471,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 17,227,040 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, which accounted for approximately 12,597,620 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions totalled around 52,559,640 kg CO2e, predominantly from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 63,528,750 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 21,279,880 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 17,120,960 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 134,028,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,221,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions around 60,330,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were reported as approximately 73,698,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, Adcock Ingram's total emissions were approximately 122,995,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 18,958,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent company. Overall, Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across all scopes but has yet to establish formal reduction initiatives or commitments.

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20232024
Scope 1
21,221,000
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Scope 2
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00,000,000
Scope 3
60,330,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited'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 Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 5% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 48% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 33% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
33%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
27%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
25%
Business Travel
7%
Employee Commuting
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%

Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited'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.

Adcock Ingram Holdings Limited 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
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