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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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updated 24 days ago

Cephalon, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Cephalon, Inc., a prominent player in the biopharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1987, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in 2011, which bolstered its market presence. Specialising in innovative treatments for neurological disorders, pain management, and cancer, Cephalon is renowned for its unique product offerings, such as Provigil and Nuvigil, which address sleep disorders and enhance wakefulness. With a strong commitment to research and development, Cephalon has established itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that improve patient outcomes. Its strategic focus on niche therapeutic areas has solidified its position in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.

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80

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Cephalon, Inc.'s score of 80 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cephalon, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Cephalon, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Cephalon's climate initiatives and targets are likely aligned with those of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been disclosed for Cephalon itself. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or reporting framework. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, as the parent company, may have its own emissions data and climate commitments, which could cascade down to Cephalon. It is essential for Cephalon to develop and communicate its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations, particularly in light of increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability practices.

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How Carbon Intensive is Cephalon, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cephalon, 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 Cephalon, 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 Cephalon, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cephalon, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cephalon, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 24% since 2020, 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 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
61%
Use of Sold Products
19%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
12%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Processing of Sold Products
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Cephalon, 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.

Cephalon, 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
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