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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 9 months ago

Viela Bio, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Viela Bio, Inc., a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in developing innovative therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a strong focus on monoclonal antibodies, Viela Bio's core products, including its flagship treatment, are designed to address unmet medical needs, setting them apart in a competitive market. The company operates primarily in North America and has made significant strides in clinical development, achieving key milestones that underscore its commitment to advancing patient care. Recognised for its scientific expertise and dedication to innovation, Viela Bio continues to enhance its market position, contributing to the evolving landscape of biopharmaceuticals.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Viela Bio, Inc.'s score of 49 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Viela Bio, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amgen Inc.

Viela Bio, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for reporting. The company is a current subsidiary of Amgen Inc., which means that any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation. As part of its corporate family relationship with Amgen Inc., Viela Bio may align with the sustainability initiatives and targets set by Amgen. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the level of Amgen Inc. While specific reduction targets or achievements for Viela Bio are not disclosed, the overarching commitments from Amgen Inc. may influence its climate strategy. Amgen has been actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations. In summary, while direct emissions data for Viela Bio, Inc. is not available, the company is likely to be guided by the climate commitments and initiatives of its parent company, Amgen Inc., as part of its broader corporate sustainability efforts.

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Scope 2
290,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Viela Bio, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Viela Bio, Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Viela Bio, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Viela Bio, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Viela Bio, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Viela Bio, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 814% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
37%
Capital Goods
25%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Business Travel
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Employee Commuting
3%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Viela Bio, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Viela Bio, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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