Wuxi Biologics, officially known as WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd., is a leading global contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) headquartered in Wuxi, China. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including the United States and Europe, establishing itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry. Specialising in biologics, Wuxi Biologics offers a comprehensive range of services, from cell line development to commercial manufacturing. Their unique integrated platform streamlines the drug development process, enabling clients to bring innovative therapies to market more efficiently. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, Wuxi Biologics has achieved significant milestones, including numerous partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.
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In 2024, Wuxi Biologics reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 198,654,000 kg CO2e, comprising 38,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 160,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions included 2,470,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 19,176,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 58,680,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, among other categories. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, Wuxi Biologics has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2024 base year. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for a 63.8% reduction per kg of product produced within the same timeframe. Wuxi Biologics is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has established long-term targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data and climate commitments reflect its proactive approach to sustainability within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector, headquartered in China.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 11,042,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 74,361,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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