Vifor Ltd. Sustainability Profile
Vifor Ltd., a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in iron deficiency and nephrology, focusing on innovative therapies that address critical health needs. Vifor's core products, including intravenous iron therapies and specialised treatments for chronic kidney disease, are distinguished by their efficacy and patient-centric approach. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of products that enhance its market position. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Vifor Ltd. continues to make notable contributions to the healthcare landscape, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
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Vifor Ltd.'s score of 11 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Vifor Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Vifor Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 749,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,653,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stemmed from stationary combustion, accounting for about 4,116,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions included 500,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity and 249,000 kg CO2e from purchased heat. The significant contribution to Scope 3 emissions came from business travel (approximately 5,548,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 5,105,000 kg CO2e). Despite these emissions figures, Vifor Ltd. has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to any climate pledges. The company does not inherit emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that their reported figures are solely their own. As of now, Vifor Ltd. has not disclosed any plans to reduce their carbon footprint or engage in industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Vifor Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Vifor Ltd. 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.
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