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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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8

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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Royalty Pharma's score of 8 is higher than 85% 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 2023, Royalty Pharma reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions from investments reaching approximately 32,002,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2022, where Scope 3 emissions were about 19,610,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded a total of 15,679,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 113,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, alongside 18,445,000 kg CO2e from investments and 2,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Despite these figures, Royalty Pharma has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests a need for further action in addressing their environmental impact. As a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry, the company is positioned to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
15,679,000
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Scope 2
113,000
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Scope 3
18,447,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royalty Pharma'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. Royalty Pharma is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Royalty Pharma 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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