Biocon
Biocon Limited, a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, has established itself as a key player in the global biotechnology industry since its founding in 1978. With a strong focus on biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and novel biologics, Biocon operates across major regions including Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products, particularly in the fields of diabetes, oncology, and autoimmune diseases. Biocon's commitment to affordability and accessibility sets it apart, making significant strides in providing high-quality healthcare solutions. Notable achievements include the launch of India's first biosimilar monoclonal antibody and recognition as a pioneer in the biosimilars market. With a robust pipeline and a reputation for excellence, Biocon continues to shape the future of biotechnology on a global scale.
DitchCarbon Score
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Biocon's score of 40 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Biocon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Biocon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 125,922,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,273,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25,307,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 77,342,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were around 131,095,000 kg CO2e. Biocon has set an ambitious target to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032, having already achieved a 14% reduction from the baseline year of FY 2022. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to climate action and aligns with industry standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. Overall, Biocon's emissions data and reduction initiatives demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, positioning the company as a leader in the biopharmaceutical sector in India.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,997,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 127,530,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Biocon 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.
