Incyte Corporation, a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of innovative cancer therapies since its founding in 1991. With a strong focus on oncology, Incyte develops and commercialises novel treatments that address unmet medical needs, particularly in the fields of haematology and solid tumours. The company is renowned for its flagship product, Jakafi (ruxolitinib), which was the first FDA-approved JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, offering unique therapeutic options for patients with myelofibrosis and polycythaemia vera. Incyte's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a robust pipeline of investigational therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes. With a global presence, Incyte continues to make significant strides in advancing cancer care and enhancing the quality of life for patients worldwide.
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Incyte Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions for 2023, totalling approximately 10,216,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,351,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 865,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 4,549,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 360,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 3,830,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. In 2022, Incyte's emissions were approximately 9,309,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 at about 8,062,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1,247,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 3,243,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 405,000 kg CO2e from waste, and 3,569,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Despite these figures, Incyte has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not disclosed any significant climate pledges or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future development in its sustainability strategy. Overall, Incyte's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, although further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,775,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 7,451,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,165,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Incyte 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.