Icon
Icon plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading global provider of outsourced development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Founded in 1990, Icon has established itself as a key player in the clinical research sector, with a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including clinical trial management, data analytics, and regulatory consulting, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and quality. Icon's unique approach integrates advanced technology and deep industry expertise, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of drug development efficiently. With a robust portfolio and a reputation for excellence, Icon plc has achieved significant milestones, including numerous successful product launches and partnerships with leading healthcare organisations, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the life sciences industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Research 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.
Industry Benchmark
Icon's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Icon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ICON plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,770,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,503,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 13,663,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 28,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a significant increase from previous years, where emissions were 41,137,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 32,101,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 28,301,000 kg CO2e in 2020. ICON has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 61.2% by 2028, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2028, with a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and the same percentage for Scope 3 emissions by 2050, using 2022 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect ICON's commitment to addressing climate change within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,827,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,796,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,726,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Icon is committed to some 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.
