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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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Gilead Sciences

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Gilead Sciences, Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of innovative healthcare since its founding in 1987. With a strong presence in regions such as Europe and Asia, Gilead focuses on the research, development, and commercialisation of antiviral drugs, particularly for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking therapies, including Biktarvy and Harvoni, which have transformed the treatment landscape for chronic viral infections. Gilead's commitment to advancing medicine is underscored by its significant achievements, including multiple FDA approvals and a robust pipeline of investigational therapies. As a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry, Gilead Sciences continues to shape the future of healthcare through its dedication to scientific innovation and patient care.

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58

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Gilead Sciences's score of 58 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gilead Sciences's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gilead Sciences reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 1,179,798,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 56,096,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 22,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy consumption), and a significant 1,121,798,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the entire value chain. Gilead has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 15% over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Gilead aims to achieve carbon net-zero operational GHG emissions by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company’s strategy includes a near-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2025 compared to a 2016 baseline. Overall, Gilead Sciences is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Scope 1
44,754,000
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Scope 2
36,813,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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

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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 Gilead Sciences is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gilead Sciences is participating in some 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.

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