Hospira Sustainability Profile
Hospira, Inc., a leading global provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, focusing on critical care and hospital products. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Hospira is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including sterile injectable medications, biosimilars, and advanced infusion systems, which are distinguished by their reliability and safety features. Hospira's market position is bolstered by its notable achievements in enhancing patient care and streamlining hospital operations, making it a trusted partner in healthcare settings worldwide.
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Hospira, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with Pfizer Inc., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. As a current subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Hospira's climate strategies and targets are aligned with those of its parent company. Pfizer has set science-based targets (SBTi) to reduce its carbon footprint, which cascades down to Hospira. This includes commitments to renewable energy initiatives and participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) to enhance transparency in environmental impact. While specific reduction targets for Hospira are not detailed, the overarching goals from Pfizer aim to significantly lower emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. The commitment to sustainability is evident through initiatives like RE100 and the Race to Zero campaign, which further reinforce the company's dedication to addressing climate change. In summary, while Hospira does not provide specific emissions data, it is actively engaged in climate commitments through its affiliation with Pfizer Inc., focusing on reducing its environmental impact in line with industry standards.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 964,846,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 883,814,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hospira's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Hospira's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 821% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 77% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Hospira's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Hospira has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
