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Novartis Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Novartis Corporation, a leading global healthcare company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on innovative medicines, generics, and biosimilars. The company is renowned for its core products, including advanced therapies in oncology, cardiology, and immunology, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge research and development. Novartis has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of groundbreaking treatments that have transformed patient care. With a strong market position, Novartis continues to be recognised for its commitment to improving global health and advancing medical science.

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98

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Novartis Corporation's score of 98 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Novartis Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Novartis AG

As of the latest available data, Novartis Corporation does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Novartis AG, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Novartis AG, the parent organisation, has established various climate initiatives and targets that cascade down to Novartis Corporation. These include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Novartis Corporation itself are not detailed in the available information. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that Novartis Corporation may still be in the process of developing or implementing its own specific climate strategies, while aligning with the broader goals set by Novartis AG. The company is expected to adhere to industry standards in climate terminology and practices as it works towards enhancing its environmental performance.

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How Carbon Intensive is Novartis Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Novartis Corporation's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Novartis Corporation's Location?

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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. This request for Novartis Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Novartis Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Novartis Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
78%
Capital Goods
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Business Travel
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Investments
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Novartis Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Novartis Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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