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CSL Limited, widely recognised as CSL, is a distinguished global biotechnology leader headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1916 as Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, CSL has a rich heritage in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, delivering life-saving biotherapies and vaccines worldwide.
Specialising in plasma-derived therapies, recombinant technologies, and influenza vaccines through its Seqirus division, CSL addresses rare and serious diseases. Its unwavering commitment to research and development, particularly in advanced biologics, positions CSL at the forefront of medical innovation. As a global leader, CSL continually strives to protect public health and improve patient lives across major operational regions including Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific.
+5 vs industry average
Csl’s score of 47 is higher than 57% 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.
CSL, an Australian Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported its Scope 1 emissions as approximately 135,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 151,000,000 kg CO2e in 2025.
The company has set several climate commitments. CSL aims to achieve a 40% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using the average annual emissions from fiscal years 2019–2021 as a baseline. Additionally, CSL has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) near-term targets. Specifically, CSL Ltd. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year, and absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. These targets are considered consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. CSL Ltd. also commits that 73.1% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and downstream transportation and distribution will have science-based targets by FY2030.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
CSL Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
CSL Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
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