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Zydus Lifesciences

Zydus Lifesciences, formerly known as Zydus Cadila, is a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in India. Founded in 1995, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Zydus Lifesciences focuses on research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of a diverse range of healthcare products, including generic medicines, biosimilars, and vaccines. With a commitment to innovation, Zydus Lifesciences has achieved significant milestones, such as the development of India's first indigenously produced DNA vaccine. The company is recognised for its robust portfolio of over 1,000 products, which cater to various therapeutic areas, making it a key player in the pharmaceutical market. Zydus Lifesciences continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a dedication to improving global health outcomes.

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35

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

Zydus Lifesciences's score of 35 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zydus Lifesciences's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Zydus Lifesciences reported total carbon emissions of approximately 307,413,650 kg CO2e, comprising 67,705,110 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 239,708,530 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 24,393,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data reflects a consistent emission profile over the previous years, with similar figures reported in 2023, where total emissions were also about 307,413,650 kg CO2e. Zydus Lifesciences has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations (covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by FY2035. This long-term target underscores the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change proactively. The company has disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact. As Zydus Lifesciences continues to work towards its carbon neutrality goal, it remains focused on implementing strategies to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 1
2,409,000
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Scope 2
10,039,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zydus Lifesciences's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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. This request for Zydus Lifesciences is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Zydus Lifesciences is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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