Krka
Krka, d.d., a prominent pharmaceutical company headquartered in Slovenia (SI), has established itself as a leader in the global healthcare industry since its founding in 1946. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, Krka focuses on the development, production, and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and animal health medications. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Krka offers a diverse range of products, including generic medicines and proprietary brands, which are distinguished by their efficacy and affordability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its research and development efforts, solidifying its position in the competitive pharmaceutical landscape. With a robust market presence and a dedication to sustainability, Krka continues to contribute to the advancement of healthcare worldwide.
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Krka's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Krka, headquartered in Slovenia (SI), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 598,682,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 56,868,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 17,133,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, and steam. Notably, the majority of their emissions, about 524,681,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. In comparison, Krka's emissions for 2023 were approximately 74,018,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with no Scope 3 data disclosed for that year. The trend shows a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 61,592,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 59,029,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to manage their carbon footprint. Despite these figures, Krka has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any significant climate commitments or reduction initiatives, which places them in a context where many industry peers are actively pursuing measurable sustainability goals. Overall, while Krka has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action in alignment with global sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 66,245,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Krka is not participating in any 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.
