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Ypsomed

Ypsomed Holding AG, commonly known as Ypsomed, is a leading Swiss company headquartered in Burgdorf, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1984, Ypsomed has established itself as a key player in the medical technology industry, specialising in the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery systems and diabetes management solutions. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding operations in Asia and North America, Ypsomed is renowned for its cutting-edge products, including insulin delivery devices and pen systems. The company’s commitment to quality and user-centric design sets it apart in a competitive market. Ypsomed has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the healthcare sector.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Ypsomed's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ypsomed's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ypsomed AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, with no emissions recorded for Scope 2. This marks a significant increase from 2018, when the company reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 2,397,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Ypsomed has also disclosed substantial Scope 3 emissions, with figures reaching approximately 114,089,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Ypsomed has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32% by 2027 and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 52% per million CHF of value added by 2030. Furthermore, Ypsomed aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million CHF of value added by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Ypsomed's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ypsomed's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Ypsomed is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ypsomed 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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