Efpia Sustainability Profile
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), headquartered in Belgium, represents the pharmaceutical industry across Europe. Founded in 1978, EFPIA plays a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of its members, which include leading pharmaceutical companies and national associations. The organisation focuses on key areas such as research and development, access to medicines, and healthcare policy. With a commitment to innovation, EFPIA supports initiatives that enhance patient access to high-quality treatments while promoting sustainable healthcare systems. Its unique position as a bridge between the pharmaceutical industry and European policymakers enables it to influence critical discussions on health and medicine. Notable achievements include significant contributions to public health and the advancement of regulatory frameworks that benefit both patients and the industry.
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Industry Benchmark
Efpia's score of 36 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Efpia's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Efpia reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 97,100,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 8,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 4,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with the majority, approximately 83,300,000,000 kg CO2e, attributed to Scope 3 emissions. Efpia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This is part of a longer-term goal to achieve a 95% reduction by 2040. These targets reflect a strong commitment to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for emissions reduction. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Efpia's initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability within the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades.
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| Scope 1 | 8,900,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,900,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 97,100,000,000 |
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Efpia'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.
Efpia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
