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.
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Industry Benchmark
Biogen's score of 63 is higher than 99% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 361,715,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 64,867,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 33,500,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 304,105,000 kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3, which includes emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. Biogen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Biogen plans to achieve a 100% reduction in these emissions by 2040. In addition, the company is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, Biogen aims for a 90% reduction by 2045. These initiatives reflect Biogen's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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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.
