Syncona
Syncona Ltd, a leading life sciences company headquartered in Great Britain, focuses on building and financing innovative biotechnology businesses. Founded in 2016, Syncona has rapidly established itself in the healthcare sector, particularly in the development of advanced therapies and regenerative medicine. With a strong operational presence in the UK and the US, Syncona is dedicated to creating and supporting companies that address significant unmet medical needs. Its unique approach combines deep scientific expertise with strategic investment, enabling the development of cutting-edge products and services. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of companies that are pioneering breakthroughs in gene therapy and cell therapy. Syncona's commitment to innovation positions it as a key player in the life sciences industry, driving advancements that have the potential to transform patient care.
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Syncona's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Syncona reported total carbon emissions of approximately 492,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 930 kg CO2e and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 491,400 kg CO2e. The majority of Scope 3 emissions stemmed from business travel, accounting for approximately 480,500 kg CO2e. In 2023, Syncona's total emissions were about 192,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 740 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 191,900 kg CO2e, again primarily driven by business travel at about 176,010 kg CO2e. For 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 52,800 kg CO2e across all scopes, with Scope 1 emissions at about 400 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,800 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were significant, totalling around 52,800 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Syncona has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 400 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,800 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 52,800 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Syncona 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.
