Ucb
UCB, or UCB S.A., is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1928, UCB has established itself as a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on the development of innovative therapies for neurological and immunological disorders. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, UCB is dedicated to improving the lives of patients through its core products, including treatments for epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and autoimmune conditions. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to significant milestones such as the launch of several groundbreaking therapies. UCB's unique approach combines advanced science with patient-centric solutions, positioning it as a key player in the global healthcare market. With a robust pipeline and a focus on unmet medical needs, UCB continues to make notable strides in the biopharmaceutical landscape.
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Ucb's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UCB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 790,866,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 769,143,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 21,718,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 16,291,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, UCB's total emissions were about 631,650,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase in emissions year-on-year. UCB has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 73% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. Additionally, UCB targets a 48% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company also commits that 80% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect UCB's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company has defined long-term goals to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045, compared to the 2019 baseline. UCB's climate strategy is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C, with specific targets classified as consistent with a 1.5°C pathway.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 44,059,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,316,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 568,003,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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