Astra Zeneca
AstraZeneca PLC, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, is headquartered in Cambridge, GB. Founded in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group PLC, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative medicines, AstraZeneca focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory diseases.
With a commitment to advancing healthcare, AstraZeneca is renowned for its unique portfolio of products, including groundbreaking therapies like Tagrisso and Imfinzi. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic, solidifying its position as a market leader in the pharmaceutical industry. AstraZeneca continues to drive innovation, aiming to improve patient outcomes worldwide.
+62 vs industry average
Astra Zeneca’s score of 100 is higher than 100% 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
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Astra Zeneca's reported carbon emissions
AstraZeneca, headquartered in the UK, has reported a total of approximately 6.88 billion kilograms of CO2e emissions for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were around 62.59 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 11.32 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled roughly 6.20 billion kg CO2e. For the year 2024, total emissions were approximately 5.87 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 125.39 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 14.21 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 5.72 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were around 5.77 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 180.90 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 19.94 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 5.59 billion kg CO2e. AstraZeneca is committed to significant emissions reductions. The company aims for a 98% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2026, using a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, AstraZeneca has set targets to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and by 90% by 2045, both from a 2019 baseline. The company also aims for net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2045. In line with these commitments, AstraZeneca is working towards a 100% renewable electricity consumption globally by 2025 and plans for its entire road fleet to be electric by the same year.
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Astra Zeneca’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2026
98% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 98% from 2015 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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