Zai Lab Limited, commonly referred to as Zai Lab, is a prominent biopharmaceutical company headquartered in China. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the development of innovative therapies, focusing primarily on oncology, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. With a strong operational presence in both China and the United States, Zai Lab is committed to addressing unmet medical needs through its robust pipeline of novel drug candidates. The company’s core offerings include a range of proprietary and partnered products, distinguished by their unique mechanisms of action and potential to improve patient outcomes. Zai Lab has achieved significant milestones, including successful collaborations with global pharmaceutical leaders and the launch of several key therapies in the Chinese market. Recognised for its commitment to innovation, Zai Lab continues to strengthen its position in the competitive biopharmaceutical landscape.
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In 2023, Zai Lab reported total carbon emissions of approximately 70,321,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 65,642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 4,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to around 70,321,000 kg CO2e, with 15,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, Zai Lab's emissions were about 74,436,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, 70,463,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, and 3,954,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from the previous year. Zai Lab has committed to near-term climate targets but has not set a net-zero target as of now. The company is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 28,400 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,536,600 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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