Natco Pharma Limited, headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of generic and specialty medicines. Founded in 1981, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of several high-quality generic formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that cater to various therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, and neurology. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Natco Pharma is recognised for its commitment to innovation and affordability. The company’s core products, including complex generics and biosimilars, stand out due to their quality and accessibility. Natco's strategic focus on research and development has positioned it as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector, earning accolades for its contributions to healthcare and patient well-being.
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In 2023, Natco Pharma reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,760,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,898,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 39,945,230 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to 62,668,710 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for 18,426,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 48,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,477,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 44,967,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 13,265,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 44,696,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Natco Pharma has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The company’s emissions per rupee of turnover have shown a decreasing trend, with 2023 reporting 0.00245 kg CO2e per rupee, down from 0.003455 kg CO2e in 2022. This suggests a commitment to improving efficiency, although further concrete climate commitments would enhance their sustainability profile.
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Add to project2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 13,265,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 44,696,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Natco Pharma 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.