Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly referred to as Lilly, is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1876, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions in diabetes, oncology, immunology, and neuroscience.
Lilly is renowned for its pioneering products, such as insulin therapies and cancer treatments, which are distinguished by their commitment to research and development. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of groundbreaking medications that have transformed patient care. With a robust market position, Eli Lilly continues to be recognised for its contributions to healthcare, consistently ranking among the top pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
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Eli Lilly and Company’s score of 48 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Eli Lilly and Company's reported carbon emissions
Eli Lilly and Company, headquartered in GB, reported its carbon emissions for several years, with the most recent data available for 2024. In 2024, Eli Lilly and Company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 192,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 258,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 182,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 345,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 totalled approximately 5,139,500,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,098,800,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 957,400,000 kg CO2e). Eli Lilly and Company has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to be carbon neutral in its own operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2030. Between 2020 and 2023, the company achieved a significant absolute emissions reduction of 26% in its own operations. They also reported a 3% year-on-year reduction from 2022 in their operations for the same period. Previously, between 2020 and 2022, they achieved more than a 20% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions. The company's reporting indicates a focus on enhancing its full value-chain emissions reporting. Eli Lilly and Company's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating it reports its own environmental performance.
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Eli Lilly and Company’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
We’re committed to be carbon neutral in our own operations (…
We’re committed to be carbon neutral in our own operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2030 and enhance our full value-chain emissions repo…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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