EMS, officially known as EMS S/A, is a leading Brazilian pharmaceutical company headquartered in Jaguariúna, São Paulo. Founded in 1964, EMS has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of generic and branded medications. With a strong presence across Brazil and significant operations in Latin America, EMS has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Brazil. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of high-quality products, which includes prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and a variety of therapeutic classes. EMS distinguishes itself through its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring that its offerings meet the highest industry standards. With a robust market position, EMS continues to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector, making it a trusted name among healthcare professionals and patients alike.
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EMS's score of 32 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, EMS, headquartered in Brazil, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,000,490 kg CO2e. This figure includes 18,242,150 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,668,750 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 3,771,590 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, as all three scopes have been disclosed. As a current subsidiary of EMS S.A., the emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability initiatives. However, EMS has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges at this time, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, EMS's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions as part of their climate strategy. The company is positioned to enhance its sustainability efforts by establishing measurable reduction targets in line with industry standards.
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Scope 1 | 18,242,150 |
Scope 2 | 3,668,750 |
Scope 3 | 3,771,590 |
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EMS 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.