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Biogen Inc., a leading name in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, Biogen has established itself as a pioneer in the development of therapies for neurological diseases, with a strong focus on multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and Alzheimer’s disease.
With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Biogen is renowned for its innovative biologics and biosimilars, which are designed to address complex medical needs. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including the first approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy.
Biogen's unique approach to drug development and its robust pipeline position it as a formidable player in the pharmaceutical landscape, consistently striving to improve patient outcomes and advance scientific understanding in neurology.
+45 vs industry average
Biogen’s score of 87 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Biogen, a US-based Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 356.2 million kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises 56.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, and 297.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, total emissions were about 324.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 56.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 0.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 267.1 million kg CO2e. This shows an increase in total emissions from 2024 to 2025.
Biogen has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2045. As part of its near-term targets, Biogen commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2032, from a 2019 base year. For long-term goals, Biogen targets a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045, also from a 2019 base year. Biogen also aims for 80% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2025.
The company has also set direct operational targets, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline and achieve net-zero market-based Scope 2 emissions by 2030.
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55% reduction in Scope 2
Biogen commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2032 from a 2019 base year.
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55% reduction in Scope 1
Biogen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 55% by 2032 from a 2019 base year.
2045
Biogen commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the va…
Biogen commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2045.
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