Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

Common Name
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
9,500
Ticker
HIK
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC is a publicly traded multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer that specializes in producing generic, specialty, and branded medicines for global markets. The company's core ...

Hikma Pharmaceuticals's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Hikma Pharmaceuticals has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hikma Pharmaceuticals amounted to 125,705 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hikma Pharmaceuticals decreased by 1.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-9%-2%+4%-12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hikma Pharmaceuticals were 38,468 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Hikma Pharmaceuticals reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 81,804 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 87,237 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Hikma Pharmaceuticals reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hikma Pharmaceuticals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hikma Pharmaceuticals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Hikma Pharmaceuticals use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported 860,710 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Hikma Pharmaceuticals includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported total Scope 3 emissions of 860,710 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 94.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hikma Pharmaceuticals 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hikma Pharmaceuticals disclose?

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 681,235 tCO₂e (79.15%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 46,580 tCO₂e (5.41%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 42,089 tCO₂e (4.89%)

Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(79.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(5.4%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(4.9%)

Insights into Hikma Pharmaceuticals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,468 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,307 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,0005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CPAAlkermesYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,663Scope 1 Intensity: 8.88 tCO2e/$MWalvax BiotechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,643 tCO2eRevenue: $M 387Scope 1 Intensity: 19.77 tCO2e/$MCCCR Double-CraneYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,608 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,438Scope 1 Intensity: 35.88 tCO2e/$MAlmirallYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 990Scope 1 Intensity: 6.38 tCO2e/$MHumanwell Healthcare GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 23,403 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,451Scope 1 Intensity: 6.78 tCO2e/$MHisamitsu PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MLivzon Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 120.13 tCO2e/$MMankind PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,429Scope 1 Intensity: 4.58 tCO2e/$MZydus LifesciencesYear: 2023Scope 1: 44,792 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 21.79 tCO2e/$MJoincareYear: 2024Scope 1: 197,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,140Scope 1 Intensity: 92.45 tCO2e/$MPrestige Consumer HealthcareYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 943Scope 1 Intensity: 1.38 tCO2e/$MPPPorton Pharma SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,865 tCO2eRevenue: $M 413Scope 1 Intensity: 45.71 tCO2e/$MH LundbeckYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,067Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MBioKangtaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 489Scope 1 Intensity: 32.60 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Jiuzhou PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 48,815 tCO2eRevenue: $M 777Scope 1 Intensity: 62.81 tCO2e/$MAbbott IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 750Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MYuhanYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,059 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 5.01 tCO2e/$MHaleonYear: 2024Scope 1: 68,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,096Scope 1 Intensity: 4.82 tCO2e/$MAAAmneal PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,794Scope 1 Intensity: 14.50 tCO2e/$MTasly Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,164Scope 1 Intensity: 32.09 tCO2e/$MIpsenYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,720Scope 1 Intensity: 2.67 tCO2e/$MSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,091Scope 1 Intensity: 25.65 tCO2e/$MDr Reddy's LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 142,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 37.47 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,171Scope 1 Intensity: 6.50 tCO2e/$MHikma PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,307Scope 1 Intensity: 16.67 tCO2e/$M

How does Hikma Pharmaceuticals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.69 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Hikma Pharmaceuticals rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Hikma Pharmaceuticals is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Hikma Pharmaceuticals's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported a total carbon footprint of 986,415 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.29% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Hikma Pharmaceuticals's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.84%. a

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