SBTi v2 for pharmaceuticals

SBTi v2 for pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical companies carry complex Scope 3 footprints across active ingredients, contract manufacturing and distribution.

Why your sector is affected

Most large pharmaceutical companies are Category A with high Scope 3 share and strong stakeholder attention on supplier evidence.

Likely Scope 3 hotspots

  • Active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients.
  • Contract development and manufacturing organisations.
  • Capital goods for production and R&D facilities.
  • Use of sold products for inhalers and other propellant based devices.

Supplier evidence to prepare

  • Supplier specific data for top API and CDMO partners.
  • Documented methodology for use phase emissions where relevant.
  • Source linked numbers ready for assurance and reporting.

Procurement actions that move the needle

  • Embed climate criteria into CDMO and API selection.
  • Engage major suppliers on supplier specific data.
  • Prioritise low carbon device and packaging innovation.

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