Gedeon Richter
Gedeon Richter Plc, commonly referred to as Richter, is a prominent global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hungary (HU). Founded in 1901, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Specialising in women's health, central nervous system disorders, and generic pharmaceuticals, Richter is renowned for its innovative approach to drug development. The company’s core products include hormonal contraceptives and treatments for infertility, which are distinguished by their high quality and efficacy. Over the years, Gedeon Richter has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of new therapies. With a commitment to research and development, Richter has solidified its position as a key player in the global pharmaceutical market, recognised for its contributions to healthcare and patient well-being.
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Gedeon Richter's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gedeon Richter reported total carbon emissions of approximately 289,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at about 60,777,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 84,557,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 143,779,000 kg CO2e. In Hungary, the company’s total emissions for the same year were about 197,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, global emissions were slightly higher at approximately 295,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 63,117,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 85,910,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 145,479,000 kg CO2e. In Hungary, emissions were reported at about 213,000,000 kg CO2e. Gedeon Richter has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Specifically, the company plans to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30% and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030. Additionally, they aim to bring Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions close to zero by 2025. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Richter Gedeon Vegyészeti Gyár Nyilvánosan Muködo Rt., with no cascaded data from a parent organization.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,104,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,050,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 117,575,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Gedeon Richter 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.
