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Amgen Inc., widely recognised as Amgen, is a pioneering global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the US. Operating within the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry, it focuses on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.
Established in 1980, Amgen has grown to become a world leader in biotechnology, consistently pushing scientific boundaries. The company’s core business involves addressing serious illnesses through a broad portfolio of biologic medicines, particularly in areas like oncology, cardiology, and inflammation.
Amgen’s unique approach leverages advanced human genetics to deliver novel, targeted therapies, transforming patient lives globally. It maintains a strong market position, driven by its commitment to scientific innovation and improving health outcomes across its significant global presence.
+3 vs industry average
Amgen’s score of 45 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Amgen, a US-based Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported approximately 1.9 billion kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 147.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 14 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.7 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (around 945.8 million kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 213.1 million kg CO2e), and capital goods (about 221 million kg CO2e).
Amgen has set ambitious climate commitments, with its Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Amgen is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. This target also includes increasing annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 29% in 2019 to 100% by 2027, continuing through 2030. Furthermore, Amgen aims for 73% of its suppliers, by spend, covering upstream purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2027.
The company is also striving for 100% renewable electricity use at all feasible operations by 2027, which is expected to result in an approximate 50% reduction in operational carbon emissions. Additionally, Amgen aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its owned and operated facilities and operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2027. By 2023, Amgen had achieved 54% of its targeted reductions for Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from its 2019 baseline.
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55% reduction in Scope 2
Amgen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Amgen also commits to increase annual sourci…
2027
55% reduction in Scope 1
Amgen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Amgen also commits to increase annual sourci…
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