Sanofi
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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Sanofi's reported carbon emissions
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 (market-based) at approximately 75,864,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 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 value chain by 2045. In 2023, Sanofi's global emissions were approximately 4,448,234,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 332,470,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 90,752,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions of around 4,025,012,000 kg CO2e. Sanofi's climate commitments include increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 11% in 2019 to 80% by 2025 and achieving 100% by 2030. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing Sanofi's commitment to align with global climate goals and limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, with a long-term goal of reducing total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2045, using 2019 as the baseline year.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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