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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Grifols reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,231,771,000 kg CO2e. This includes 106,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 73,876,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,051,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (556,590,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (275,620,000 kg CO2e). Grifols has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per production unit by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, Grifols targets a 25% reduction within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Grifols's commitment to sustainable practices within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Grifols, S.A., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,369,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 122,508,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 102,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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