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Ascendi Pharma, commonly known as Ascendi, is a leading speciality pharmaceutical company headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 2011, it has rapidly grown into a significant force in pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, focused on developing and commercialising a diverse portfolio of niche and orphan medicinal products.
Ascendi addresses critical unmet patient needs across therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Haematology, Urology, and Rare Diseases. Leveraging robust regulatory and commercial capabilities, the company delivers innovative pharmaceutical solutions to global markets. Ascendi achieves this through a direct sales presence in key European regions and strategic partnerships worldwide, ensuring broad patient access.
29
DitchCarbon score
-13 vs industry average
Ascendi’s score of 29 is lower than 41% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.243
02025
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Ascendi's reported carbon emissions
Ascendi, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer based in DK, reported approximately 721,000 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025. This figure represents an increase from approximately 609,000 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions reported for 2024. For 2025, their Scope 1 emissions were 69,000 kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions were 652,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 62,000 kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions were 547,000 kg CO2e.
Ascendi has a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2031, from a 2025 base year. This target is classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. As a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), Ascendi also commits to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. This emissions data and SBTi target originate directly from Ascendis Pharma A/S.
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Ascendi’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2031
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
ASCENDIS commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2031 from a 2025 base year
Insufficient data46.2%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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