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Cipla Limited, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1935, Cipla has established itself as a leader in the development and production of a wide range of medications, including generic and branded formulations, across various therapeutic areas such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and anti-infective treatments.
With a strong presence in over 80 countries, Cipla is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering unique products that cater to diverse patient needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering the production of affordable antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS. Cipla's dedication to accessible healthcare has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the global pharmaceutical landscape.
+7 vs industry average
Cipla’s score of 49 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cipla, a Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company based in India, has established several climate commitments. For the reporting year 2026, Cipla reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 38.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 85.9 million kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2025, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 129.1 million kg CO2e. The company's emissions for 2024 were approximately 37.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 207.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2023, Cipla's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 195.8 million kg CO2e.
Cipla has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its India manufacturing operations by December 2025, focusing on increased use of renewable energy, biomass, and energy efficiency initiatives. Furthermore, Cipla has a target to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. In line with this, they also aim to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Some reports indicate an aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. For the fiscal year 2024-25, an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was targeted from 2019 levels. Cipla also aims for water neutrality and zero waste to landfill for its India manufacturing operations by December 2025.
It's important to note that Scope 3 emissions data is not currently available, with "purchased goods and services" being a noted missing data point.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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