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Uniphar

Uniphar plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading player in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, specialising in the distribution of medicines and healthcare products. Founded in 1998, Uniphar has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Ireland and the UK, and has expanded its operations into various international markets. The company offers a diverse range of services, including supply chain management, clinical trial support, and commercialisation solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Uniphar's unique approach combines innovative technology with deep industry expertise, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance in a complex regulatory environment. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service, Uniphar has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Uniphar continues to drive growth and innovation within the industry.

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35

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

Uniphar's score of 35 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Uniphar's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Uniphar reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,903,780 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,980,450 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,923,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 5,873,260 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,854,420 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 3,018,840 kg CO2e. Uniphar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans for 73.5% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating Uniphar's commitment to sustainable practices within the healthcare sector. Overall, Uniphar's emissions data and reduction targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on both operational efficiency and supply chain sustainability.

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Scope 1
3,954,880
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Scope 2
3,794,840
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Uniphar's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 Uniphar is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Uniphar 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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