Argenx
Argenx SE, a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the Netherlands, is at the forefront of developing innovative therapies for severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. Founded in 2008, Argenx has made significant strides in the industry, particularly with its proprietary antibody engineering platform, which enables the creation of unique therapeutic candidates. The company’s flagship product, efgartigimod, has garnered attention for its potential to transform treatment paradigms in conditions like myasthenia gravis. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, Argenx has established itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical sector, recognised for its commitment to advancing patient care through cutting-edge science and strategic partnerships.
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Argenx's score of 26 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Argenx's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Argenx reported total carbon emissions of approximately 433,353,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 378,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, amounted to about 189,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of their emissions, approximately 432,786,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. Notable contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (about 378,956,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 5,328,000 kg CO2e). Currently, Argenx has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. As a company headquartered in the Netherlands, they are part of a growing industry trend towards transparency in emissions reporting and climate commitments. However, without defined reduction strategies, their future climate impact remains uncertain.
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| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 378,000 |
| Scope 2 | 189,000 |
| Scope 3 | 432,786,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Argenx is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
