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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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48

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Zydus Lifesciences's score of 48 is higher than 82% 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. This figure includes 67,705,110 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 239,708,530 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 24,393,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses emissions from employee commuting and purchased goods and services. Zydus Lifesciences has set a significant climate commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations, specifically targeting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the fiscal year 2035. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with global sustainability standards. Over the past few years, Zydus Lifesciences has shown a commitment to reducing its emissions, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 260,864,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to about 307,413,650 kg CO2e in 2024. The company continues to disclose its emissions data transparently, focusing on both upstream and downstream categories to enhance its sustainability efforts.

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

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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
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