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Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech Corporation, a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in cell therapy, particularly in the development of innovative treatments for cancer. With a focus on CAR-T cell therapies, Legend Biotech's flagship product, cilta-cel, has garnered significant attention for its unique approach to targeting multiple myeloma. Operating primarily in the US and expanding its reach globally, Legend Biotech has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and advancements in clinical trials. The company is recognised for its commitment to advancing personalised medicine, positioning itself at the forefront of the biopharmaceutical landscape. With a robust pipeline and a dedication to transformative therapies, Legend Biotech continues to make significant strides in improving patient outcomes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Legend Biotech's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Legend Biotech's score of 23 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Legend Biotech's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Legend Biotech reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,973,530 kg CO2e. This figure includes 770,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and about 12,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Despite the absence of formal reduction commitments, Legend Biotech's emissions data highlights the significant impact of their operations on global carbon output. The company operates within a context where many organisations are increasingly prioritising sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. As such, ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments may be anticipated as part of broader industry trends towards climate responsibility.

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2023
Scope 1
770,000
Scope 2
12,204,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Legend Biotech's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Legend Biotech is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Legend Biotech is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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