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Zealand Pharma A/S, a prominent player in the biological product manufacturing sector, is headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a leader in developing innovative peptide-based therapeutics, primarily focusing on diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Zealand Pharma has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies to advance its product pipeline.
The company’s core offerings include unique peptide drugs that leverage its proprietary technology platform, setting them apart in the competitive landscape. Zealand Pharma's commitment to improving patient outcomes has positioned it favourably in the market, earning recognition for its contributions to the biopharmaceutical industry. With operations extending beyond Denmark, Zealand Pharma continues to make strides in the global healthcare arena.
+14 vs industry average
Zealand Pharma A/S’s score of 64 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Zealand Pharma A/S, a Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing company headquartered in DK, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,361,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 72,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 154,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 38,135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key Scope 3 contributors in 2025 were purchased goods and services (approximately 28,756,000 kg CO2e) and investments (approximately 3,120,000 kg CO2e).
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 27,697,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 131,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 398,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 27,168,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions were around 25,589,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 402,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 24,283,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Zealand Pharma has committed to several Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned goals. It aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031, using a 2024 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from investments by 55.8% per EUR value added within the same timeframe. Zealand Pharma also has a commitment that 80.0% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2029. These near-term targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Zealand Pharma is also committed to Net-Zero.
2031
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Zealand Pharma commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2031 from a 2024 base year.
2031
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Zealand Pharma commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2031 from a 2024 base year.
2031
55.8% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Zealand Pharma commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from investments 55.8% per EUR value added within the same timeframe.
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