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Beigene

Beigene, a leading biotechnology company headquartered in China (CN), is at the forefront of developing innovative therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. Founded in 2010, Beigene has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, establishing a strong global presence in the biopharmaceutical industry. The company is renowned for its robust pipeline of targeted therapies and immuno-oncology products, with a focus on precision medicine. Notable achievements include the successful development of its flagship drug, Brukinsa, which has gained recognition for its efficacy in treating various forms of blood cancer. Beigene's commitment to research and development, coupled with strategic partnerships, positions it as a key player in the competitive landscape of oncology therapeutics.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Beigene's score of 28 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Beigene's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Beigene reported total carbon emissions of approximately 555,892,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,463,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 76,465,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 476,965,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and employee commuting. Over the years, Beigene has shown fluctuations in its emissions. In 2022, total emissions were about 274,416,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3,391,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 53,867,000 kg CO2e. The company’s emissions peaked in 2021 at about 324,097,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at approximately 38,115,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Beigene has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.

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Scope 1
535,000
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Scope 2
5,929,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beigene's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Beigene is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Beigene 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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