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Helsinn Healthcare

Helsinn Healthcare, a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company, has established itself as a leader in the oncology and supportive care sectors since its founding in 1977. Headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland, Helsinn operates globally, with significant presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to developing high-quality products that enhance the quality of life for cancer patients, including its flagship anti-emetic treatments. With a strong commitment to research and development, Helsinn has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of therapies. Its dedication to patient-centric solutions and a focus on unmet medical needs have positioned Helsinn as a trusted name in the healthcare industry, recognised for its contributions to cancer care and supportive therapies.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Helsinn Healthcare's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Helsinn Healthcare's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Helsinn Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,245,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 45,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,739,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,793,300 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (616,600 kg CO2e). Over the years, Helsinn has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 6,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,770,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 404,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Helsinn's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and while it has disclosed its emissions data across all three scopes, it has not established formal reduction targets or signed onto initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This context highlights the company's current emissions profile and the need for enhanced climate action strategies moving forward.

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Scope 1
2,955,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Helsinn Healthcare's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Helsinn Healthcare is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Helsinn Healthcare is not committed to any 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.

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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