Sanofi, a global healthcare leader headquartered in France, is renowned for its commitment to improving health and well-being. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Sanofi-Synthélabo and Aventis, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Sanofi focuses on several main business areas, including prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. Its core offerings, such as innovative treatments for diabetes, rare diseases, and vaccines, are distinguished by their scientific rigor and patient-centric approach. With a robust market position, Sanofi has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in immunology and oncology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in global health solutions.
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In 2024, Sanofi reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,196,976,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 298,485,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 75,864,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 3,822,627,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Sanofi is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. Sanofi's climate strategy includes a commitment to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 11% in 2019 to 80% by 2025 and 100% by 2030. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and waste generated in operations. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that Sanofi's goals align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2045, reinforcing Sanofi's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 545,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 677,549,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sanofi is participating in some 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.
