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Orexo

Orexo AB, a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in Sweden, focuses on developing innovative treatments for addiction and pain management. Founded in 1995, Orexo has established a strong presence in Europe and North America, with a commitment to addressing unmet medical needs through advanced drug delivery technologies. The company’s core products, including Zubsolv, a sublingual film for opioid dependence, exemplify its unique approach to patient care. Orexo's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the pharmaceutical industry, with notable achievements in improving treatment outcomes for patients struggling with addiction. With a robust pipeline and a focus on sustainable growth, Orexo continues to make significant strides in enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing complex health challenges.

DitchCarbon Score

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Orexo's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orexo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orexo, headquartered in Sweden (SE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,660,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 273,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 73,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 1,314,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain, including capital goods and business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, Orexo's total emissions were about 1,845,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 185,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This reduction reflects the company's ongoing commitment to improving its environmental impact, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Orexo's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions as part of their climate strategy. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further details on specific climate pledges or science-based targets remain unspecified.

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20222023
Scope 1
284,000
000,000
Scope 2
73,000
00,000
Scope 3
1,488,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orexo's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Orexo is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orexo 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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