Public Profile

Horizon Therapeutics

Horizon Therapeutics plc, commonly referred to as Horizon, is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2008, Horizon focuses on developing innovative medicines for rare and rheumatic diseases, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. The company’s core products, including Tepezza and Krystexxa, are distinguished by their targeted approaches to treatment, addressing unmet medical needs in conditions such as thyroid eye disease and chronic gout. Horizon's commitment to research and development has led to notable achievements, including rapid growth and recognition within the biopharmaceutical sector. With a strong market presence, Horizon Therapeutics continues to advance its mission of improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Horizon Therapeutics's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Horizon Therapeutics's score of 13 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Horizon Therapeutics's reported carbon emissions

Horizon Therapeutics, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its environmental impact. As the pharmaceutical industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it will be important for Horizon Therapeutics to establish clear emissions reduction goals and strategies to align with global climate standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Horizon Therapeutics's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Horizon Therapeutics is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Horizon Therapeutics 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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