Ipsen, officially known as Ipsen S.A., is a prominent pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in France. Established in 1929, the company has a long-standing history of innovation within the biopharmaceutical sector, with a focus on specialised treatments. Ipsen operates across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a global market.
The company’s core business areas encompass the development and production of prescription medicines, particularly in oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. Ipsen’s commitment to scientific research has led to the creation of unique, high-quality products that address unmet medical needs. Recognised for its significant contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, Ipsen maintains a strong market position through continuous innovation and strategic collaborations.
+29 vs industry average
Ipsen’s score of 69 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ipsen's reported carbon emissions
Ipsen, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in France, has outlined robust climate commitments and emissions reporting. For the most recent reporting year, 2024, Ipsen reported total global GHG emissions of approximately 100.9 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions totalling around 9.93 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based approach, of approximately 289,000 kg CO2e. A significant portion of their emissions, around 90.7 million kg CO2e, falls under Scope 3, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 60.5 million kg CO2e.
Ipsen has set ambitious science-based targets to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. Additionally, Ipsen aims for a 20% reduction in its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Ipsen's long-term target is to achieve science-based net-zero emissions by 2045. This involves reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by at least 90% from the 2019 baseline and balancing any residual emissions with high-quality carbon removal. Ipsen is currently reporting progress towards these targets, indicating that its Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction efforts are on track.
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Ipsen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2045
90% reduction in Scope 2
Ipsen commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
2030
57% reduction in Scope 2
Ipsen commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 57% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
57% reduction in Scope 1
Ipsen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 57% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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