Grifols
Grifols, officially known as Grifols, S.A., is a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain (ES). Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Latin America. Grifols specialises in the development of plasma-derived medicines, diagnostic solutions, and hospital products, with a commitment to improving patient health. The company is renowned for its innovative therapies, particularly in the treatment of rare and chronic diseases, setting it apart in a competitive market. Grifols has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its plasma collection network and advancements in immunology. With a robust market position, Grifols continues to be recognised for its contributions to healthcare, making it a trusted name in the biopharmaceutical sector.
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Grifols's score of 47 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Grifols's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Grifols reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 106,459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 98,106,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 947,463,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, Grifols targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Grifols is headquartered in Spain and operates within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 98,043,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 120,493,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 77,388,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Grifols 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.
