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Wuxi Apptec

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Wuxi Apptec, a leading global contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), is headquartered in Wuxi, China. Founded in 2000, the company has expanded its operational footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia, establishing itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry. Wuxi Apptec offers a comprehensive suite of services, including drug discovery, development, and manufacturing, which are distinguished by their innovative technologies and commitment to quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the establishment of multiple state-of-the-art facilities and a robust portfolio of partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms. Recognised for its market leadership, Wuxi Apptec continues to drive advancements in the life sciences sector, providing essential support to clients in bringing new therapies to market efficiently and effectively.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Wuxi Apptec's score of 55 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wuxi Apptec's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, WuXi AppTec, headquartered in China, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,287,403,590 kg CO2e. This figure includes 66,471,640 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 531,112,110 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,689,819,840 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 597,583,750 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 25% by 2030, starting from 2023. Additionally, WuXi AppTec has established near-term targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2024 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services and fuel- and energy-related activities, the company targets a 25% reduction within the same timeframe. WuXi AppTec's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported. The company is actively working towards aligning its operations with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector.

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Scope 1
6,643,770
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Scope 2
144,938,320
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wuxi Apptec's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Wuxi Apptec is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wuxi Apptec is participating in some 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.

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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