Moderna
Moderna, Inc., commonly referred to as Moderna, is a pioneering biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, Moderna has rapidly established itself as a leader in the mRNA technology sector, focusing on the development of transformative medicines and vaccines. The company gained global recognition for its COVID-19 vaccine, which showcased the potential of mRNA technology in combating infectious diseases. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Moderna's core products include vaccines and therapeutics targeting infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. The unique aspect of Moderna's approach lies in its innovative use of messenger RNA to instruct cells to produce proteins that can prevent or treat diseases. As a key player in the biotechnology industry, Moderna continues to push the boundaries of science, achieving significant milestones and contributing to public health advancements worldwide.
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Moderna's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Moderna reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 11,506,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where emissions were about 11,563,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 10,730,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for 2023, but in 2022, these were substantial, with total emissions reaching approximately 1,096,111,000 kg CO2e. Moderna has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions globally by 2030. The company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, by 2028, Moderna aims for 85% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets. Long-term, the company commits to maintaining a minimum of 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2045 and aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2045. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Moderna's dedication to sustainability within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,142,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 928,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 489,508,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Moderna is committed to some 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.
