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Roche Holding AG, commonly referred to as Roche, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1896, Roche has established itself as a pioneer in innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. The company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering cutting-edge treatments in oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases.
Roche is renowned for its unique combination of pharmaceuticals and diagnostic tools, enabling personalised medicine that tailors treatments to individual patient needs. With a strong market position, Roche consistently ranks among the top pharmaceutical companies globally, celebrated for its commitment to research and development. Notable achievements include breakthroughs in cancer therapies and a robust pipeline of innovative products, solidifying Roche's reputation as a leader in the healthcare sector.
+54 vs industry average
Roche Holding AG’s score of 96 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Roche Holding AG, a Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company headquartered in Switzerland, is committed to addressing its carbon emissions.
In 2023, Roche's reported Scope 1 emissions were 240,266,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 98,480,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were 5,978,508,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributors including purchased goods and services at 4,525,396,000 kg CO2e, and capital goods at 433,307,000 kg CO2e.
Roche Holding AG has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. As near-term targets, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, as reported to SBTi, aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2029 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, it commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 22.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2022 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
Previously, Roche had a mid-term goal to reduce consumed energy from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources per employee by 15% within its own facilities by 2025, using a 2015 baseline.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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