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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SG
updated 2 months ago

Zuellig Pharma Sustainability Profile

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Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare services provider, is headquartered in Singapore and operates extensively across Asia. Founded in 1922, the company has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare solutions industry, serving markets in over 13 countries, including China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Specialising in supply chain management, logistics, and market access services, Zuellig Pharma is renowned for its innovative approach to healthcare delivery. The company’s unique offerings include advanced temperature-controlled logistics and digital health solutions, which enhance patient access to essential medicines. With a strong market position, Zuellig Pharma has achieved numerous milestones, including partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and recognition for its commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in the region. Its dedication to quality and efficiency continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape of healthcare services.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Zuellig Pharma's score of 68 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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Zuellig Pharma's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Zuellig Pharma reported total carbon emissions of approximately 232,316,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 296,469,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 14,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 165,366,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a notable shift in their emissions profile, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Zuellig Pharma has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, they target a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations within the same timeframe. The emissions data for Zuellig Pharma is cascaded from its parent company, Zuellig Pharma Holdings, reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability across its operations. This structured approach to emissions reporting and reduction aligns with industry standards and demonstrates Zuellig Pharma's proactive stance on climate action.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
49,336,336
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Scope 3
76,839
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Zuellig Pharma's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zuellig Pharma's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Zuellig Pharma's Location?

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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 Zuellig Pharma is in SG, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zuellig Pharma's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Zuellig Pharma's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 36% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
48%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
41%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
11%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Employee Commuting
3%
Capital Goods
3%
Business Travel
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Investments
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Zuellig Pharma's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Zuellig Pharma has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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