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 score of 29 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Viatris's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Viatris reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 751,600,000 kg CO2e, which includes 335,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 416,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Viatris aims to achieve a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. Viatris has also pledged to support a net-zero ambition by 2050 for its UK operations, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. The company’s targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Viatris is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across all scopes, reflecting its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 345,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 435,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,793,470,000 | - | - | - |
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Viatris 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.
