Aspen Pharmacare, a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry since its founding in 1850. With a strong presence in over 50 countries, Aspen operates primarily in the areas of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, as well as consumer healthcare products. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes anaesthetics, thrombosis, and oncology medications, setting it apart through a commitment to quality and innovation. Aspen's strategic acquisitions and partnerships have bolstered its market position, making it one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Africa. Notable achievements include its rapid expansion into international markets and a focus on sustainable healthcare solutions, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provider in the global pharmaceutical landscape.
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Aspen Pharmacare's score of 68 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Aspen Pharmacare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32468000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 108515000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 200000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, with a significant portion (150000000 kg CO2e) attributed to purchased goods and services. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Aspen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030 relative to 2010 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by around mid-century (2050). Over the past five years, the company has realised a 28% reduction (approximately 57693 tonnes CO2e) in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating progress towards its targets. In addition, Aspen is committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 and aims to bring Scope 2 emissions close to zero by 2025. These initiatives highlight Aspen Pharmacare's dedication to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 16,609,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 37,278,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Aspen Pharmacare is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.