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US
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Amgen Sustainability Profile

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Amgen Inc., a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1980. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe and Asia, Amgen focuses on developing therapies in areas such as oncology, nephrology, and inflammation. Renowned for its pioneering biologic medicines, Amgen's core products include Enbrel, Neulasta, and Prolia, which are distinguished by their ability to target specific disease pathways effectively. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the first recombinant human erythropoietin, Epogen, which transformed the treatment of anaemia. As a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, Amgen continues to excel, holding a strong market position and receiving numerous accolades for its commitment to scientific excellence and patient care.

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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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Amgen's score of 48 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amgen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Amgen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 107,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, the company’s global emissions were about 165,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 153,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 12,000,000 kg CO2e. Amgen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2027, using 2019 as a baseline. The company also plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing across its operations by 2027, which is expected to result in a reduction of about 50% in carbon emissions from operations. As of 2023, Amgen has achieved 54% of its targeted reductions for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, Amgen is committed to ensuring that 73% of its suppliers, by spend, covering upstream purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2027. The company aims for carbon neutrality in its owned and operated facilities and operations by 2027, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Amgen's commitment to addressing climate change within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.

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How Carbon Intensive is Amgen's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Amgen'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 Amgen is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Amgen's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Amgen's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 83% last year and increased by approximately 99% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2017
Business Travel
46%
Employee Commuting
32%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
21%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Amgen'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.

Amgen 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
Reduction Actions

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