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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
GR
updated 2 months ago

Ucb S.A. Sustainability Profile

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UCB S.A., a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is renowned for its innovative approach in the fields of neurology and immunology. Founded in 1928, UCB has achieved significant milestones, including the development of groundbreaking therapies that address complex diseases. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, UCB focuses on delivering unique solutions such as monoclonal antibodies and small molecules, which set them apart in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape. Their commitment to research and development has positioned UCB as a leader in the industry, with notable achievements in improving the quality of life for patients with severe conditions. UCB's dedication to scientific excellence and patient-centric solutions underscores its reputation as a trusted name in biopharmaceuticals.

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95

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

Ucb S.A.'s score of 95 is higher than 96% 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.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from UCB SA

Ucb S.A., headquartered in Greece, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of UCB SA, and any relevant emissions data or climate commitments may be cascaded from this parent organization. Ucb S.A. has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives in its climate strategy, nor does it appear to have made any formal climate pledges. The lack of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate action plan. As a subsidiary, Ucb S.A. may align its climate commitments with those of UCB SA, which could include adherence to industry standards and frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, without specific data or commitments from Ucb S.A., it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of its carbon emissions and climate commitments. In summary, Ucb S.A. currently lacks publicly available emissions data and defined climate commitments, reflecting a potential area for future development in sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
44,059,000
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Scope 2
5,316,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000
Scope 3
568,003,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ucb S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ucb S.A.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ucb S.A.'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 Ucb S.A. is in GR, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ucb S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ucb S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 35% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
90%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Business Travel
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Ucb S.A.'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.

Ucb S.A. 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
Reduction Actions

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