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
How does Biogen'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Biogen's score of 65 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Biogen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Biogen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 361,715,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. The breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 64,867,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 373,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 304,105,000 kg CO2e. Biogen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2032 and achieve a 100% reduction by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045. By 2025, Biogen also commits that 80% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets. These targets align with Biogen's overarching goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 60,179,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 187,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 262,358,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Biogen is committed to some 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.
