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Recursion

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, commonly referred to as Recursion, is a pioneering biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2013, Recursion has rapidly established itself at the forefront of drug discovery and development, leveraging advanced machine learning and high-throughput biology to transform the way diseases are treated. With a strong operational presence in major regions across the US, Recursion focuses on utilising its unique platform to identify novel therapeutics for a range of conditions, particularly in rare diseases and oncology. The company’s innovative approach combines vast biological data with cutting-edge technology, setting it apart in the competitive biotech landscape. Notable achievements include significant partnerships and collaborations that enhance its market position, underscoring Recursion's commitment to revolutionising healthcare through data-driven insights and transformative therapies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Recursion's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Recursion's score of 30 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Recursion's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Recursion reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,249,580 kg CO2e, comprising 269,260 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 980,320 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed gross carbon emissions from cloud computing at about 294,800 kg CO2e, with net emissions reported at approximately 3,000 kg CO2e. As of 2023, no specific emissions data has been provided, and there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Recursion. The absence of defined initiatives suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, Recursion's emissions profile highlights significant contributions from both direct and indirect sources, underscoring the importance of establishing clear reduction strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.

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2022
Scope 1
269,260
Scope 2
980,320
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Recursion's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Recursion is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Recursion is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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