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Galenica
Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersSwitzerlandPNK: GALNF
Last verified 2 months agogalenica.com
Galenica is a leading Swiss company specialising in the wholesale distribution of drugs and druggists' sundries, with its headquarters based in Switzerland. Established in 1927, the company has built a strong reputation within the pharmaceutical industry, serving pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers across Switzerland and beyond.
Operating within the drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesaler sector, Galenica’s core offerings include a comprehensive range of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare products. Its commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a key player in the Swiss healthcare supply chain, supporting the efficient delivery of essential medicines. With a history of steady growth and notable achievements, Galenica continues to uphold its status as a trusted leader in pharmaceutical wholesale distribution.
72
DitchCarbon score
+49 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.126
20182025
The Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Galenica's reported carbon emissions
Galenica, a Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesaler headquartered in Switzerland, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 402 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 4.85 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 171,000 kg CO2e (market-based) from Scope 2, and 396.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
The company has set several climate commitments:
- Galenica aims to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 25% by 2025 and by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year.
- Galenica is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with Switzerland's national climate targets.
- Through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Galenica commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65.55% by 2035 from a 2023 base year. This target is classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
- Additionally, Galenica commits that 73.42% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2030.
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Galenica’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2035
65.55% reduction in Scope 2
Galenica commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65.55% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.*
On track65.55%
2035
65.55% reduction in Scope 1
Galenica commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 65.55% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.*
At risk65.55%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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