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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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updated 13 days ago

Astrazeneca Canada Inc.

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AstraZeneca Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca PLC, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1999, AstraZeneca has established itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on innovative medicines in areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory diseases. With a commitment to research and development, AstraZeneca Canada is renowned for its unique portfolio of products, including groundbreaking therapies that address unmet medical needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in cancer treatment and the development of vaccines. AstraZeneca's strong market position is underscored by its dedication to improving patient outcomes and its contributions to public health, making it a key player in the Canadian healthcare landscape.

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How does Astrazeneca Canada Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

95

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

33

Industry Benchmark

Astrazeneca Canada Inc.'s score of 95 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Astrazeneca Canada Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from AstraZeneca PLC

AstraZeneca Canada Inc. currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of AstraZeneca PLC, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data. AstraZeneca PLC has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include efforts to address Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for AstraZeneca Canada Inc. have not been disclosed. The company is actively involved in various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the RE100 initiative, which aims for 100% renewable electricity. These initiatives reflect AstraZeneca's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. As a subsidiary, AstraZeneca Canada Inc. inherits its climate strategies and performance metrics from AstraZeneca PLC, ensuring alignment with the parent company's sustainability goals.

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201520162017201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
298,498,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
322,319,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Astrazeneca Canada Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Astrazeneca Canada Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Astrazeneca Canada Inc. is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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