Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB, commonly known as Sobi, is a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1991, Sobi has established itself as a key player in the biotechnology industry, focusing on rare diseases and specialty care. With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, Sobi is dedicated to developing innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs. Sobi's core product portfolio includes treatments for haemophilia, inflammation, and genetic disorders, distinguished by their commitment to patient-centric solutions and advanced biopharmaceutical technologies. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of therapies, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider in the rare disease sector. Sobi continues to make strides in improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for those affected by complex health conditions.
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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (Sobi) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 253,324,000 kg CO2e. This includes 1,097,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from mobile combustion (1,048,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (33,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled about 771,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing 539,000 kg CO2e. The most significant portion of emissions came from Scope 3, amounting to approximately 251,456,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by purchased goods and services (216,133,000 kg CO2e). Sobi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 37.8% absolute reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2029, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. This commitment includes a target to ensure that 65% of its suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by FY2029. In 2023, Sobi's total emissions were approximately 194,977,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions from the previous year, which reported about 114,282,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working towards reducing its operational greenhouse gas footprint, with a specific focus on both immediate and long-term sustainability goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 156,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 129,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 922,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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