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Sanofi

Sanofi, a global healthcare leader headquartered in France, is renowned for its commitment to improving health and well-being. Founded in 2004 through the merger of Sanofi-Synthélabo and Aventis, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Sanofi focuses on several main business areas, including prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. Its core offerings, such as innovative treatments for diabetes, rare diseases, and vaccines, are distinguished by their scientific rigor and patient-centric approach. With a robust market position, Sanofi has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in immunology and oncology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in global health solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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100

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Sanofi's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sanofi's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sanofi reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,196,976,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 298,485,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 75,864,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,822,627,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Sanofi is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. For Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting, Sanofi aims for a 30% reduction by 2030. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 11% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Long-term, Sanofi targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2045, reinforcing its commitment to align with the 1.5°C climate goal. Sanofi's headquarters is located in France, and its climate initiatives reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Scope 2
677,549,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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 Sanofi is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Sanofi 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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