Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is headquartered in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany. Founded in 1885, the company has established a strong presence in the healthcare industry, focusing on human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing. With a commitment to innovation, Boehringer Ingelheim is renowned for its core products, including treatments for respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and diabetes management. The company’s dedication to research and development has led to significant milestones, positioning it among the top pharmaceutical firms worldwide. Notable achievements include a robust pipeline of novel therapies and a strong market presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Boehringer Ingelheim continues to enhance its reputation through its unique approach to healthcare solutions, prioritising patient needs and sustainable practices.
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Industry Benchmark
Boehringer Ingelheim's score of 18 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Boehringer Ingelheim's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Boehringer Ingelheim reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 295,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 66,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 58.9% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Boehringer Ingelheim aims for a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and other related activities, within the same timeframe. Historically, the company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2019 reported at approximately 6,069,000 kg CO2e. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts. The targets are classified under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 289,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 273,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,801,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Boehringer Ingelheim 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.
