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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's score of 32 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (Sobi) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 124,565,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 904,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, approximately 124,565,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as business travel and purchased goods and services. Over the years, Sobi has seen fluctuations in its total emissions, with a peak of approximately 5,215,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Notably, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalled about 1,551,000 kg CO2e in 2023, reflecting a commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Sobi's emissions data indicates a focus on transparency and accountability in their climate impact. The company continues to engage in practices that align with industry standards for emissions reporting, although further details on specific climate commitments or reduction strategies are not available.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Swedish Orphan Biovitrum is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
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UN Global Compact

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