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Virbac group

Virbac Group, a leading player in the global animal health industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1964, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of veterinary products and services, focusing on the health and well-being of companion animals and livestock. Virbac's core offerings include vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and nutritional products, all designed to enhance animal health and productivity. What sets Virbac apart is its commitment to research and development, ensuring innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of veterinarians and pet owners alike. With a strong market position, Virbac has achieved notable milestones, including a robust international presence and a diverse product portfolio that reflects its dedication to quality and efficacy in animal care.

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31

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

Virbac group's score of 31 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Virbac group's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Virbac Group reported carbon emissions of approximately 23,727,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This represents an increase from 20,814,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 21,007,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data for these years. Virbac's emissions intensity, measured as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of revenue, was approximately 0.237 kg CO2e per EUR in 2022, compared to 0.229 kg CO2e per EUR in 2021 and 0.249 kg CO2e per EUR in 2020. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Virbac is actively monitoring its emissions and has reported on its emissions data over the years. The company’s commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting aligns with industry standards, although no formal climate pledges or science-based targets have been established. Overall, Virbac Group's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions in line with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
19,186,000
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Scope 2
15,014,000
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Scope 3
6,818,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Virbac group'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.

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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 Virbac group is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Virbac group 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
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