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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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Glaxosmithkline

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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.

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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.

27

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Glaxosmithkline'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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Glaxosmithkline's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 521,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 44,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally, resulting in a combined total of about 565,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. In the UK, GSK's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 92,000,000 kg CO2e. GSK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. They achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020. Furthermore, GSK has committed to a long-term target of net zero emissions across their full value chain by 2045, with a goal to reduce absolute emissions by at least 90% from a 2020 baseline across all scopes. The company has also established near-term targets, including a 34% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, and a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from the same baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect GSK's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. GSK's emissions data and climate commitments are sourced from GSK plc, ensuring consistency and transparency in their reporting and initiatives.

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20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
851,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
745,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
16,093,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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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. Glaxosmithkline'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 Glaxosmithkline is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Glaxosmithkline 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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