Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech Corporation, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of innovative cell therapies, particularly in the field of oncology.
With a focus on CAR-T cell therapies, Legend Biotech's flagship product, cilta-cel, has garnered significant attention for its unique approach to treating multiple myeloma. The company operates primarily in the US and has expanded its reach into key international markets, enhancing its global footprint.
Recognised for its commitment to advancing healthcare, Legend Biotech has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and successful clinical trials, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the biopharmaceutical landscape.
+18 vs industry average
Legend Biotech’s score of 57 is higher than 67% 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.
Legend Biotech's reported carbon emissions
Legend Biotech, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in the US, has reported its carbon emissions for 2024 and 2023. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 769,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 11,945,000 kg CO2e. This resulted in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 12,715,000 kg CO2e for that year.
For 2023, Legend Biotech reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 770,000 kg CO2e. Its Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 12,204,000 kg CO2e, leading to total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 12,973,530 kg CO2e.
While Legend Biotech has disclosed data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, information regarding Scope 3 emissions is not yet available. The company is actively working on addressing data gaps, specifically in the "purchased goods and services" category within Scope 3.
Legend Biotech's climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Genscript Biotech Corporation. The company's sustainability reporting is managed at the corporate level, with Genscript Biotech Corporation being the source for Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets and RE100 initiatives. Legend Biotech Corporation is the source for CDP reporting and general organisational performance data. Specific reduction targets or achievements for Legend Biotech itself are not detailed in the provided information, but the company participates in broader corporate sustainability efforts driven by its parent organisation.
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Legend Biotech’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Genscript Biotech Corporation
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Genscript Biotech CorporationRE 100
Climate Action 100
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