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Hetero Drugs

Hetero Drugs Limited, commonly referred to as Hetero, is a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Established in 1993, the company has made significant strides in the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of generic and branded medications, particularly in the areas of anti-retrovirals, oncology, and cardiovascular treatments. With a strong presence in over 120 countries, Hetero is recognised for its commitment to quality and affordability, making essential medicines accessible to patients worldwide. The company’s extensive portfolio includes over 200 products, distinguished by their rigorous quality standards and innovative formulations. Hetero's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector, contributing to its reputation for excellence and reliability in healthcare solutions.

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Hetero Drugs's score of 21 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hetero Drugs's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hetero Drugs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 412,461,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 213,330,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 199,131,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 461,669,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 273,409,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 188,260,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Hetero Drugs has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has consistently reported emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2, but there is no available data for Scope 3 emissions. Hetero Drugs' emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change within the pharmaceutical industry, aligning with global sustainability trends. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
222,286,000
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Scope 2
117,362,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hetero Drugs's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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 Hetero Drugs is in IN, which has a very high 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.

Hetero Drugs 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.

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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