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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
GB
updated 3 days ago

Orchard Therapeutics plc Sustainability Profile

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Orchard Therapeutics plc, a pioneering gene therapy company headquartered in Great Britain, focuses on transforming the lives of patients with rare genetic disorders. Founded in 2015, Orchard has rapidly established itself as a leader in the biotechnology industry, particularly in the development of innovative gene therapies that address unmet medical needs. With a strong operational presence in Europe and the United States, Orchard Therapeutics is renowned for its unique approach to ex vivo gene therapy, which involves modifying a patient's own cells to treat diseases. The company’s flagship products, including Libmeldy, exemplify its commitment to delivering transformative treatments. Orchard's notable achievements include securing regulatory approvals and forming strategic partnerships, solidifying its position as a key player in the gene therapy landscape.

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75

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Orchard Therapeutics plc's score of 75 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orchard Therapeutics plc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.

Orchard Therapeutics plc, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. While Orchard Therapeutics has not set its own reduction targets, it is aligned with the sustainability efforts of its parent company, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. This includes participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Kyowa Kirin at a level 1 relationship. Additionally, Orchard Therapeutics is indirectly linked to Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, which is involved in the RE100 and other climate initiatives at a level 2 cascade. As of now, Orchard Therapeutics plc has not publicly committed to specific carbon reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s climate strategy may evolve as it aligns more closely with the sustainability frameworks established by its parent organization.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
6,742,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
13,941,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Orchard Therapeutics plc's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Orchard Therapeutics plc'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 Orchard Therapeutics plc is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Orchard Therapeutics plc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Orchard Therapeutics plc's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 37% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Capital Goods
35%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Orchard Therapeutics plc'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.

Orchard Therapeutics plc 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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