Viatris
Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company formed through the merger of Mylan and Upjohn, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2020, Viatris operates in over 165 countries, focusing on the pharmaceutical industry with a commitment to providing access to high-quality medicines. The company’s core business areas include generic and specialty pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and over-the-counter products. Viatris is renowned for its extensive portfolio, which features a diverse range of medications that address various health conditions, including chronic diseases and infectious diseases. Its unique approach combines a broad product offering with a strong emphasis on patient access and affordability. With a significant market presence, Viatris has achieved notable milestones, including the successful integration of its legacy companies and a commitment to sustainable healthcare solutions.
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Viatris's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Viatris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 355,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 95,000,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 355,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 96,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Viatris has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, it has committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, also by 2030. In the UK, Viatris reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 295,000 kg CO2e in 2023, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 4,105,000 kg CO2e. The company has also pledged to support a net-zero ambition by 2050 for its UK operations. Viatris's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Viatris is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 299,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 354,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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