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Gilead Sciences

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gilead Sciences's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Gilead Sciences's score of 49 is higher than 99% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 56,096,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 22,339,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,121,798,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Gilead is committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Gilead's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions across all three scopes, which include direct emissions from operations (Scope 1), indirect emissions from energy consumption (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions from the value chain (Scope 3).

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Scope 1
44,754,000
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Scope 2
29,127,000
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Scope 3
32,003,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gilead Sciences's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Gilead Sciences is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Gilead Sciences is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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