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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Zai Lab's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

37

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

Zai Lab's score of 37 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

94%

Zai Lab's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zai Lab reported total carbon emissions of approximately 70,321,000 kg CO2e, comprising 65,642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 73,481,000 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. Zai Lab has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although it has not set a net-zero target as of now. The company operates within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences sector and is headquartered in China. Their emissions data reflects a growing concern for climate impact, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in carbon management. The company continues to engage in climate commitments, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of emissions across various scopes.

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Scope 1
28,400
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00,000,000
Scope 2
3,536,600
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Zai Lab is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Zai Lab 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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