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Catalent Sustainability Profile

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Catalent, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, and consumer health products, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, Catalent has rapidly expanded its operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, establishing a strong presence in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company is renowned for its innovative services, including drug formulation, clinical supply, and commercial manufacturing, which are designed to enhance product performance and patient experience. Catalent's commitment to quality and efficiency has positioned it as a trusted partner for many of the world's top pharmaceutical companies. With a focus on continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology, Catalent remains at the forefront of the industry, achieving significant milestones in drug delivery and development.

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47

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

Catalent's score of 47 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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Catalent's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Catalent, Inc., headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 39,600,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2022 as the baseline. Additionally, Catalent aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions related to fuel- and energy-related activities and employee commuting by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company plans for 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions, to establish science-based targets by fiscal year 2028. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Catalent's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
61,000,000
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Scope 2
144,000,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Catalent's Industry?

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

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

Catalent's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
Capital Goods
13%
Employee Commuting
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Catalent'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.

Catalent 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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