Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., commonly known as Sun Pharma, is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in India. Established in 1993, the company has grown to become one of the largest specialty generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and emerging markets.
Sun Pharma focuses on a diverse range of therapeutic areas, including cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, and dermatology. Its core products encompass a wide array of generic medications, specialty pharmaceuticals, and over-the-counter products, distinguished by their high quality and affordability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous product approvals and a robust pipeline of innovative therapies.
With a commitment to research and development, Sun Pharma has positioned itself as a key player in the global pharmaceutical landscape, recognised for its excellence in manufacturing and a strong market presence.
+24 vs industry average
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries’s score of 53 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, headquartered in India, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 387,290,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 38,729,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 319,559,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 280,319,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 35% reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, focusing on energy efficiency and clean energy investments. In previous years, Sun Pharmaceutical's emissions were as follows: in 2024, total emissions were approximately 379,788,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 45,606,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 323,237,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions reached around 419,881,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 67,203,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 352,678,000 kg CO2e. Sun Pharmaceutical's climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the data and targets are independently established. The company's focus on reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceutical sector.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
35% reduction in Scope 1
We aim to reduce carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 35% by 2030, considering the baseline of 2020.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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