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Amgen Inc., widely recognised as Amgen, is a pioneering global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the US. Operating within the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry, it focuses on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.
Established in 1980, Amgen has grown to become a world leader in biotechnology, consistently pushing scientific boundaries. The company’s core business involves addressing serious illnesses through a broad portfolio of biologic medicines, particularly in areas like oncology, cardiology, and inflammation.
Amgen’s unique approach leverages advanced human genetics to deliver novel, targeted therapies, transforming patient lives globally. It maintains a strong market position, driven by its commitment to scientific innovation and improving health outcomes across its significant global presence.
+3 vs industry average
Amgen’s score of 45 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Amgen, a US-based Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported its total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 as approximately 1,866,353,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 147,353,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,705,000,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, Amgen's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 153,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, 130,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 133,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 139,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 136,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, 35,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 58,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 136,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 160,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019.
Amgen has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Amgen-owned and operated facilities and operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2027. They are also striving for 100% renewable electricity use at all operations where feasible by 2027, which is expected to result in approximately a 50% reduction in carbon emissions from operations.
As of 2023, Amgen had achieved 54% of its targeted reductions for Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions, using a 2019 baseline. The company has also committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. These include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Amgen commits to increasing annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 29% in 2019 to 100% by 2027, and to continue annually sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Amgen has also committed that 73% of its suppliers by spend, covering upstream purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2027.
2027
55% reduction in Scope 2
Amgen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Amgen also commits to increase annual sourci…
2027
55% reduction in Scope 1
Amgen commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Amgen also commits to increase annual sourci…
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