Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, commonly known as Vertex, is a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1989, Vertex has established itself as a pioneer in the development of transformative therapies for serious diseases, particularly in the field of cystic fibrosis. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, the company focuses on innovative drug discovery and development. Vertex is renowned for its unique portfolio of cystic fibrosis treatments, including Kalydeco, Orkambi, and Trikafta, which have significantly improved the quality of life for patients. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as the first approved therapy for the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis. Vertex continues to drive advancements in biotechnology, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the industry.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 551,647,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 8,976,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and the majority, 551,647,000 kg CO2e, from Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 12,906,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 474,129,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,311,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 4,888,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of approximately 13,198,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Vertex Pharmaceuticals has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Overall, while Vertex Pharmaceuticals has made strides in measuring its carbon footprint, it currently lacks formal commitments to reduce emissions, which is a critical aspect of corporate climate responsibility in the pharmaceutical industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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.
