Grifols
Grifols, officially known as Grifols, S.A., is a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain (ES). Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Latin America. Grifols specialises in the development of plasma-derived medicines, diagnostic solutions, and hospital products, with a commitment to improving patient health. The company is renowned for its innovative therapies, particularly in the treatment of rare and chronic diseases, setting it apart in a competitive market. Grifols has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its plasma collection network and advancements in immunology. With a robust market position, Grifols continues to be recognised for its contributions to healthcare, making it a trusted name in the biopharmaceutical sector.
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Grifols's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Grifols reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,231,771,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 106,289,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 73,876,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,051,606,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per production unit by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, Grifols is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year, and aims for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Grifols has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 for Scopes 1 and 2. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Grifols, S.A., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 85,532,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 113,055,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 64,761,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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