Zai Lab
Zai Lab Limited, commonly referred to as Zai Lab, is a prominent biopharmaceutical company headquartered in China. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of innovative therapies, focusing primarily on oncology, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. With a strong operational presence in both China and the United States, Zai Lab is committed to addressing unmet medical needs through its robust pipeline of novel drug candidates. The company’s core offerings include a range of proprietary and partnered products, distinguished by their unique mechanisms of action and potential to improve patient outcomes. Zai Lab has achieved significant milestones, including successful collaborations with global pharmaceutical leaders and the launch of several key therapies in the Chinese market. Recognised for its commitment to innovation, Zai Lab continues to strengthen its position in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.
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Zai Lab's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zai Lab, headquartered in China, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 75,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 65,642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 70,321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses purchased goods and services contributing about 15,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Zai Lab's emissions were approximately 77,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 70,463,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,954,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 74,436,000 kg CO2e, including about 19,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Zai Lab has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although it has not set a net-zero target. The company is actively engaged in climate initiatives within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. The emissions data is sourced directly from Zai Lab Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,400 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,536,600 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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