Vectura
Vectura Group plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in the development of inhalation products and drug delivery solutions. Founded in 1997, Vectura has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies to enhance respiratory therapies. The company focuses on innovative formulations and device technologies, particularly for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Vectura's unique approach combines expertise in inhalation science with advanced manufacturing capabilities, positioning it as a trusted partner in the respiratory market. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, Vectura has established itself as a key contributor to improving patient outcomes through its core products and services. Its commitment to research and development continues to drive its success and market leadership in the inhalation therapeutics sector.
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Vectura's reported carbon emissions
In 2018, Vectura reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,792,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,543,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a slight increase from 2017, when emissions totalled about 3,834,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,312,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,522,000 kg CO2e. In contrast, emissions in 2014 were significantly lower, at around 1,414,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 142,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 1,272,000 kg CO2e. Vectura has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040. These targets reflect Vectura's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 142,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,272,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Vectura 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.
