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Royalty Pharma

Royalty Pharma plc, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the biopharmaceutical industry, specialising in the acquisition of revenue-generating pharmaceutical royalties. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the royalty financing model, enabling innovation in drug development while providing capital to biopharmaceutical companies. With a diverse portfolio that includes royalties from some of the world's most successful therapies, Royalty Pharma stands out for its unique approach to funding and supporting drug development. The company operates primarily in North America and Europe, positioning itself as a key partner in the life sciences sector. Notable achievements include a robust market presence and a commitment to advancing healthcare through strategic investments in transformative therapies.

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35

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Royalty Pharma's score of 35 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royalty Pharma's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Royalty Pharma reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions from investments amounting to approximately 23,266,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from the previous year, 2023, when their Scope 3 emissions were about 32,002,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the emissions were around 19,610,000 kg CO2e, indicating a fluctuating trend in their carbon footprint. For 2021, Royalty Pharma disclosed a total of 15,679,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 113,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and 5,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, showcasing a more comprehensive reporting approach that year. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Overall, Royalty Pharma's emissions data highlights their reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from investments, while their commitment to reducing carbon emissions remains unclear.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royalty Pharma's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 Royalty Pharma is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Royalty Pharma 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
Reduction Actions

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