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 2023, Sanofi reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,448,234,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 332,470,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 90,752,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 4,025,012,000 kg CO2e, were from Scope 3, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. Sanofi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and aims for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. For Scope 3 emissions, Sanofi targets a reduction of 30% by 2030 from the same baseline year. These commitments align with Sanofi's broader sustainability strategy, which includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 11% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. The company has also committed to reducing its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045, further demonstrating its dedication to mitigating climate change and adhering to the 1.5°C global warming limit.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 545,114,000 | 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 | 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.