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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

Biogen MA Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Biogen MA Inc., commonly referred to as Biogen, is a leading biotechnology company 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 products, including the first approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the biotechnology industry, achieving significant milestones such as the launch of groundbreaking therapies that address unmet medical needs. Biogen's dedication to advancing neuroscience continues to drive its market leadership and influence in the biopharmaceutical sector.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Biogen MA Inc.'s score of 100 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 MA Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Biogen Inc.

Biogen MA Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Biogen Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While no specific reduction targets or achievements are available for Biogen MA Inc., it is important to note that the company inherits its climate initiatives from its parent organisation, Biogen Inc. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, all of which are cascaded from Biogen Inc. at a corporate family level. Biogen Inc. has made commitments to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices, although specific targets for Biogen MA Inc. are not detailed. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own reporting framework or may rely on aggregated data from its parent company. In summary, while Biogen MA Inc. does not currently provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is aligned with the broader sustainability efforts of Biogen Inc., which are aimed at addressing climate change and reducing overall carbon emissions.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
390,000
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Scope 3
235,589,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Biogen MA Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Biogen MA Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Biogen MA Inc.'s Location?

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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 MA Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Biogen MA Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Biogen MA Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 13% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
Capital Goods
10%
Business Travel
7%
Employee Commuting
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Biogen MA Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Biogen MA Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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