Roche Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Roche, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1896, Roche has established a strong presence in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to personalised medicine, focusing on oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. Roche's core products include cutting-edge pharmaceuticals and advanced diagnostic tools, which are distinguished by their commitment to research and development. With a robust market position, Roche has achieved numerous milestones, including being a pioneer in biotechnology and maintaining a strong portfolio of blockbuster drugs. The company's dedication to improving patient outcomes solidifies its reputation as a leader in the healthcare sector.
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Roche Holdings, Inc.'s score of 37 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Roche Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74,260 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 17,500 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 56,760 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions, indicating no purchased electricity emissions for that year. For 2023, Roche's CO2 intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at 500 kg CO2 per employee, while in 2025, the company indicated a Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions figure of 0.4 kg CO2 per employee. This suggests a significant focus on reducing emissions per employee over time. Roche Holdings, Inc. is a current subsidiary of Roche Holding AG, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Roche Holdings, Inc. or cascaded from Roche Holding AG. The absence of formal targets highlights a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.
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Roche Holdings, Inc. 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.