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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a prominent player in the biopharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leader in developing innovative therapies for rare diseases, particularly in the fields of gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders. With a strong focus on patient-centric solutions, Shire-NPS offers a range of unique products, including treatments for conditions such as short bowel syndrome and hypoparathyroidism. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including the successful launch of several groundbreaking therapies. Recognised for its expertise in rare disease management, Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals continues to strengthen its market position, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients worldwide.

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75

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s score of 75 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals inherits climate initiatives and targets from Takeda. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the level of Takeda. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals have not been disclosed. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, the commitment to sustainability and climate action is evident through the cascading of initiatives from Takeda. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in reducing its carbon footprint, although specific metrics and targets remain unspecified at this time.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
161,000,000
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Scope 3
226,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 29% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
63%
Capital Goods
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Business Travel
4%
Investments
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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