Guerbet, a global leader in medical imaging, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1926, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of contrast agents and medical imaging solutions, marking significant milestones in innovation and technology throughout its history. Specialising in imaging products for radiology and interventional imaging, Guerbet offers a diverse portfolio that includes contrast media, injectors, and software solutions. Their commitment to quality and safety sets them apart in the industry, ensuring optimal patient care and enhanced diagnostic accuracy. With a strong market position, Guerbet continues to achieve notable advancements, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector.
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Guerbet's score of 45 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Guerbet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,081,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 197,734,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 38,705,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 192,436,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has not disclosed Scope 2 emissions data. Guerbet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2032, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 13.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and downstream transportation and distribution, also by 2032. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The commitments reflect Guerbet's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,539,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 190,570,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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