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Ucb

UCB, or UCB S.A., is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1928, UCB has established itself as a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on the development of innovative therapies for neurological and immunological disorders. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, UCB is dedicated to improving the lives of patients through its core products, including treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and autoimmune conditions. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to significant milestones such as the launch of several groundbreaking therapies. UCB's unique approach combines advanced science with patient-centric solutions, positioning it as a key player in the global healthcare market. With a robust pipeline and a focus on unmet medical needs, UCB continues to make notable strides in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ucb's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

55

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Ucb's score of 55 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ucb's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, UCB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,332,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 85,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from mobile and stationary combustion, and 63,165,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, encompassing business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. UCB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company has pledged that 60% of its suppliers, measured by emissions, will establish science-based targets by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, UCB's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ucb'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. Ucb is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ucb is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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