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Biogen

Biogen Inc., a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of neurological disease research since its founding in 1978. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Biogen focuses on developing innovative therapies for conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and Alzheimer’s disease. Renowned for its pioneering work in monoclonal antibodies, Biogen's core products include the multiple sclerosis treatments Tecfidera and Ocrevus, which are distinguished by their efficacy and safety profiles. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the first FDA approval of a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in 2016. As a key player in the biotechnology industry, Biogen continues to push the boundaries of science, solidifying its market position through a commitment to research and development, and a robust pipeline of potential therapies.

DitchCarbon Score

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Biogen's score of 74 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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Biogen's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Biogen reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 499,837,000 kg CO2e, with 64,867,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2032 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Additionally, Biogen plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, using 2019 as the baseline year. Biogen's near-term targets include ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025. The long-term goal is to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Biogen's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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187,000
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262,358,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Biogen's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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 Biogen is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Biogen 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.

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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