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Ferrer

Ferrer, officially known as Ferrer Internacional, is a prominent global pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Spain. Established in 1959, Ferrer has made significant strides in the industry, focusing on the development of innovative solutions in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and consumer health. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, the company is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through its diverse portfolio. Ferrer’s core offerings include prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and advanced biopharmaceuticals, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved notable recognition for its research-driven approach and has established itself as a key player in the healthcare sector. With a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, Ferrer continues to enhance its market position while striving to meet the evolving needs of patients worldwide.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Ferrer's score of 55 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ferrer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ferrer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,902 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 7,322,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 65,580,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 81,436 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 7,205,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at around 74,232,000 kg CO2e. Ferrer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in its direct emissions (Scope 1) by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to offset its direct emissions, which represent about 15% of total emissions, through projects that prevent carbon emissions or utilise nature-based solutions by the same year. For Scope 2 emissions, Ferrer also targets a 50% reduction by 2030. Long-term goals include becoming carbon positive in direct emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Ferrer has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, the company aims to ensure that 91% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2024. These initiatives reflect Ferrer's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
8,369,000
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Scope 2
1,970,000
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Scope 3
21,498,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ferrer's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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 Ferrer is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ferrer is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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