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Cipla

Cipla Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in India, has been a pioneer in the healthcare industry since its establishment in 1935. With a strong presence in over 80 countries, Cipla focuses on developing a wide range of generic medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and over-the-counter products. Renowned for its commitment to affordable healthcare, Cipla has made significant strides in areas such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and anti-retroviral therapies. The company is distinguished by its innovative approach to drug development and its robust pipeline of products, which cater to diverse therapeutic needs. Cipla's market position is bolstered by its extensive distribution network and strategic partnerships, making it a trusted name in the pharmaceutical sector. With numerous accolades for its contributions to global health, Cipla continues to lead the way in providing high-quality, accessible medicines.

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61

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Cipla's score of 61 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cipla's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cipla reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,577,672,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 4,576,772,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 37,398,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 207,238,000 kg CO2e. Cipla has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for its India manufacturing operations by December 2025. This goal aligns with their broader strategy to enhance energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy sources. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030 and aim to achieve near-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. In 2023, Cipla's Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 153,882,000 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on reducing these figures in line with their long-term sustainability goals. The company is actively working towards these targets, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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Scope 2
55,013,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Cipla is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cipla is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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