Incyte Sustainability Profile
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's reported carbon emissions
Incyte Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions for 2023, totalling approximately 12,924,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 9,351,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 12,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Incyte's emissions data for previous years indicates a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 figures at about 10,917,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 4,224,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has not inherited emissions data from any parent organisation, and all reported figures are directly from Incyte Corporation. The emissions intensity metrics for Scope 1 and Scope 2 are reported as 2.8e-06 kg CO2e per $1M revenue, 0.0108 kg CO2e per 1,000 square feet, and 4.0 kg CO2e per employee for 2023. These metrics provide insight into the company's operational efficiency in relation to its carbon emissions. In summary, while Incyte has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction targets or specific climate pledges, positioning it within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon neutrality.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Incyte's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Incyte's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 18% last year and increased by approximately 80% 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 56% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 35% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Incyte'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.
Incyte 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.
