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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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updated 2 months ago

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited Sustainability Profile

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Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, a prominent player in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Founded in 2004, the company has rapidly established itself as a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of pharmaceutical products, including formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and nutraceuticals. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, Akums serves both domestic and international markets, catering to various therapeutic segments. The company is renowned for its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, which adhere to stringent regulatory standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality medicines. Akums has achieved significant milestones, including numerous certifications and partnerships, solidifying its position as a trusted name in healthcare. Its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive its growth and reputation in the competitive pharmaceutical landscape.

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11

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

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited's score of 11 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited reported total carbon emissions of 20,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. For 2024, emissions data is not yet available, but the company reported a CO2 emissions intensity of approximately 4,470 kg CO2e per tonne of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) produced. Despite the significant emissions reported, Akums has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to any climate pledges or SBTi targets. The emissions intensity metrics indicate a focus on improving efficiency in relation to revenue and production, with emissions intensity per INR million of revenue reported at about 0.0000001 kg CO2e. Overall, while Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited has made strides in measuring their emissions, the absence of reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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2023
Scope 1
10,000,000
Scope 2
10,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals 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 Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals 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 Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals 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.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals 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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