Alk
Alk, officially known as Alk Abello A/S, is a leading player in the biopharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1923, the company has established itself as a pioneer in allergy immunotherapy, focusing on innovative treatments for allergic conditions. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, Alk is dedicated to improving the quality of life for allergy sufferers through its advanced products. The company’s core offerings include sublingual and injectable immunotherapy solutions, which are distinguished by their efficacy and patient-friendly administration methods. Alk's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as the introduction of the first sublingual tablet for grass pollen allergy. With a robust portfolio and a focus on patient-centric solutions, Alk continues to drive advancements in allergy treatment.
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Alk's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ALK-Abelló A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,776,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,207,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 6,104,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, the company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 64,067,000 kg CO2e, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain. In 2024, ALK's total emissions increased to approximately 80,187,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,325,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 6,720,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also rose to about 74,506,000 kg CO2e. ALK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans for 80% of its suppliers, covering emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and various transportation activities, to establish science-based targets by 2028. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,479,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,511,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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