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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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updated 8 months ago

Genzyme Corporation, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Genzyme Corporation, Inc., a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, Genzyme has established itself as a leader in developing innovative therapies for rare genetic disorders, multiple sclerosis, and other serious conditions. The company operates primarily in North America and Europe, focusing on areas such as enzyme replacement therapy and gene therapy. Genzyme's core products, including Cerezyme and Fabrazyme, are distinguished by their ability to address unmet medical needs, providing patients with life-altering treatments. With a strong commitment to research and development, Genzyme has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Sanofi in 2011, which further solidified its market position. Renowned for its dedication to patient care and scientific advancement, Genzyme continues to make a meaningful impact in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34

Industry Benchmark

Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sanofi

Genzyme Corporation, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Sanofi, any climate commitments or emissions data may be influenced by the parent company's initiatives. Sanofi has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction, which are cascaded down to Genzyme. These include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Genzyme itself have not been disclosed. The company is also aligned with the RE100 initiative, aiming for 100% renewable electricity, and is involved in the Race to Zero campaign, which focuses on achieving net-zero emissions. While Genzyme has not published its own emissions figures, it is expected to adhere to the broader climate strategies established by Sanofi, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
677,549,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Genzyme Corporation, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 40% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Capital Goods
5%
Business Travel
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
3%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Investments
<1%

Genzyme Corporation, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Genzyme Corporation, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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