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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
ES
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Grifols

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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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78

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Grifols's score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, with Scope 1 emissions at about 106,289,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 73,876,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,051,606,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,152,027,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 106,459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 98,106,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 947,463,000 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 plan to reduce 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 is committed to achieving 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 sustainability 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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122,508,000
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102,600,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grifols'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 Grifols is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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