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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 15 days ago

Novo Nordisk Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Novo Nordisk Inc., a leading global healthcare company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1923, Novo Nordisk has established itself as a pioneer in diabetes care, producing innovative insulin products and devices that cater to the needs of millions worldwide. The company is also a key player in the fields of obesity care, haemophilia, and growth hormone therapy, offering unique solutions that enhance patient outcomes. With a strong commitment to sustainability and research, Novo Nordisk has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in diabetes management technologies. Recognised for its market leadership, Novo Nordisk continues to set industry standards, driven by a mission to improve the lives of people with chronic conditions.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Novo Nordisk Inc.'s score of 73 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Novo Nordisk Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Nordisk Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader commitment to sustainability and climate action, inheriting initiatives and targets from its parent company, Novo Nordisk A/S. As a current subsidiary, Novo Nordisk Inc. aligns with the climate strategies set forth by Novo Nordisk A/S, which includes participation in various initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100. These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. While specific reduction targets and achievements for Novo Nordisk Inc. are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Novo Nordisk A/S reflect a strong dedication to addressing climate change. The company is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within the pharmaceutical industry. In summary, while specific emissions data for Novo Nordisk Inc. is not available, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments and initiatives inherited from its parent organisation, Novo Nordisk A/S, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
86,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
75,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Novo Nordisk Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Novo Nordisk Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Novo Nordisk Inc.'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 Novo Nordisk Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Novo Nordisk Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Novo Nordisk Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 24% last year and increased significantly since 2020, 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 56% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
56%
Capital Goods
22%
Business Travel
9%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Novo Nordisk Inc.'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.

Novo Nordisk Inc. 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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