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Glaxosmithkline

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK), a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation since its founding in 2000, following the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and emerging markets, GSK operates primarily in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, and consumer healthcare sectors. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes groundbreaking medicines, vaccines, and consumer health products that address a wide range of health needs. GSK's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in areas such as respiratory diseases, HIV, and immunology. As a key player in the global healthcare landscape, GSK continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of innovative health solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Glaxosmithkline'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.

71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Glaxosmithkline's score of 71 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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Glaxosmithkline's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 645,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045, using 2020 as the base year. GSK has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 80% within the same timeframe. Additionally, GSK commits to a 34% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, alongside a 16% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from the same base year. The company’s emissions profile includes significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for approximately 8,995,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. GSK's long-term strategy includes a further reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, as well as a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. GSK's climate initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices in the pharmaceutical sector, reinforcing its role in addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
851,000,000
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Scope 2
745,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
16,093,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glaxosmithkline's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Glaxosmithkline is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Glaxosmithkline 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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