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updated 4 months ago

USP

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The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, is a leading authority in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Founded in 1820, USP has established itself as a pivotal organisation in setting quality standards for medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements. With a commitment to public health, USP operates globally, influencing practices in major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. USP's core services encompass the development of monographs and standards that ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of health products. Its unique approach combines scientific expertise with a collaborative framework, engaging stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum. Recognised for its rigorous standards, USP plays a crucial role in enhancing the integrity of the global supply chain, making it a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical landscape.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

USP's score of 18 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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USP's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, USP has not reported any specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of publicly disclosed emissions data. Consequently, there are no absolute emissions numbers to reference, nor are there any documented reduction targets or climate commitments. USP does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization, which means that their climate strategy and performance metrics are not influenced by external corporate family relationships. In the absence of specific emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is essential for USP to establish clear climate commitments and set measurable targets to align with industry standards. This would not only enhance their sustainability profile but also contribute positively to global climate action efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. USP's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), 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. This request for USP is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

USP is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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