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Uniphar

Uniphar plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading player in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, specialising in the distribution of medicines and healthcare products. Founded in 1998, Uniphar has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Ireland and the UK, and has expanded its operations into various international markets. The company offers a diverse range of services, including supply chain management, clinical trial support, and commercialisation solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Uniphar's unique approach combines innovative technology with deep industry expertise, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance in a complex regulatory environment. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service, Uniphar has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Uniphar continues to drive growth and innovation within the industry.

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28

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Uniphar's score of 28 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Uniphar's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Uniphar reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,903,780 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,980,450 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,923,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Over the years, Uniphar has demonstrated a progressive reduction in emissions, with 2019 emissions recorded at approximately 7,551,160 kg CO2e, which included about 4,190,790 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,345,850 kg CO2e from Scope 2. By 2020, emissions decreased to about 5,853,830 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction trend. Additionally, Uniphar is committed to ensuring that 73.5% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. This initiative aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects Uniphar's dedication to sustainability within its supply chain. Overall, Uniphar's climate commitments and emissions data underscore its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Scope 1
3,954,880
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Scope 2
3,794,840
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Uniphar'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Uniphar is headquartered in IE, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

Uniphar 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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