Hetero Drugs Limited, commonly referred to as Hetero, is a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Established in 1993, the company has made significant strides in the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of generic and branded medications, particularly in the areas of anti-retrovirals, oncology, and cardiovascular treatments. With a strong presence in over 120 countries, Hetero is recognised for its commitment to quality and affordability, making essential medicines accessible to patients worldwide. The company’s extensive portfolio includes over 200 products, distinguished by their rigorous quality standards and innovative formulations. Hetero's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector, contributing to its reputation for excellence and reliability in healthcare solutions.
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In 2024, Hetero Drugs reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 405,663,000 kg CO2e, which includes 196,106,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 209,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 412,461,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 213,330,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 199,131,000 kg CO2e. Hetero Drugs has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not made any formal climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by Hetero Drugs Limited. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions as part of its commitment to sustainability, as outlined in their sustainability reports.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 222,286,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 117,362,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hetero Drugs is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.