Genentech
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, is a pioneering biotechnology company headquartered in South San Francisco, US. Founded in 1976, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, focusing on the development of innovative medicines for serious medical conditions. The company is renowned for its contributions to oncology, immunology, and neuroscience, with a portfolio that includes groundbreaking therapies such as Herceptin and Avastin. With a commitment to research and development, Genentech has achieved numerous milestones, including the first-ever recombinant DNA product approved by the FDA. Its unique approach to drug development, combining cutting-edge science with a patient-centric philosophy, has solidified its position as a leader in the biopharmaceutical market. Genentech continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving advancements that improve patient outcomes globally.
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Industry Benchmark
Genentech's score of 40 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Genentech's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Genentech, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 140,550,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The breakdown includes about 61,780,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and 3,242,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions under Scope 1. Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 63,436,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and employee commuting, accounted for about 55,446,000 kg CO2e and 18,154,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Genentech's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Roche Holding AG, indicating a corporate family relationship. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, such as those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not outlined any formal climate pledges or reduction initiatives, suggesting a need for further commitment in addressing climate change. Overall, Genentech's emissions profile highlights significant areas for potential improvement, particularly in reducing Scope 1 and 3 emissions, which are critical for achieving broader sustainability goals within the pharmaceutical industry.
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| 2004 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,533,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 21,308,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Genentech 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.
