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Cerus Corporation
Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingUnited States
Last verified 11 months agocerus.com
Cerus Corporation, a leading biotechnology firm headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of blood safety and transfusion medicine since its founding in 1991. With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, Cerus is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that enhance the safety of blood products.
The company’s flagship product, the INTERCEPT Blood System, utilises advanced pathogen inactivation technology, setting it apart in the industry. This system significantly reduces the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, making it a vital tool for healthcare providers. Cerus has achieved notable milestones, including regulatory approvals and partnerships that underscore its commitment to improving patient outcomes. As a pioneer in blood safety, Cerus Corporation continues to solidify its market position through ongoing research and development, ensuring the highest standards in transfusion practices.
29
DitchCarbon score
-13 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.243
02025
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cerus Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Cerus Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30.5 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 223,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 473,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 29.8 million kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources, including purchased goods and services (approximately 22 million kg CO2e) and business travel (about 1.2 million kg CO2e).
Cerus is committed to ambitious climate action, aiming to reduce its operational emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. This commitment applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target timeframe set from 2023 to 2025. The company is actively working towards these reduction initiatives as part of its sustainability strategy.
As of now, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization, indicating that Cerus Corporation is independently reporting its emissions and climate commitments.
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Cerus Corporation’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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