Ipsen SA

Common Name
Ipsen
Country
France
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
5,358
Ticker
IPN
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Ipsen S.A. is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. The firm's primary focus is on specialty care, targeting thr...

Ipsen's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Ipsen 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).

Ipsen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Ipsen’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Ipsen’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Ipsen's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
a. Ipsen's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Ipsen's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
b. Ipsen's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023

Insights into Ipsen's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ipsen amounted to 15,712 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 Ipsen decreased by 13.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Ipsen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e-20%+4%-3%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ipsen's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ipsen were 9,932 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Ipsen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ipsen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ipsen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Ipsen's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Ipsen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 289 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,780 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Ipsen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ipsen's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 40.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ipsen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.26% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Ipsen use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Ipsen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202120222023202402.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ipsen's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Ipsen reported 90,705 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 Ipsen includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Ipsen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e-91%+59%+18%+327%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ipsen's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Ipsen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 90,705 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.12% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Ipsen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Ipsen's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 25.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ipsen's Scope 3 emissions increased by 326.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ipsen disclose?

In 2024, Ipsen reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 60,493 tCO₂e (66.69%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 7,212 tCO₂e (7.95%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,931 tCO₂e (7.64%)

Ipsen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(66.7%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(7.6%)

Insights into Ipsen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Ipsen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,932 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,720 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Ipsen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005001,0002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CJAlkermesYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,663Scope 1 Intensity: 8.88 tCO2e/$MVetoquinolYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 561Scope 1 Intensity: 12.76 tCO2e/$MSimcere Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,997 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,017Scope 1 Intensity: 4.91 tCO2e/$MAurobindo PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 750,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,672Scope 1 Intensity: 204.39 tCO2e/$MHumanwell Healthcare GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 23,403 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,451Scope 1 Intensity: 6.78 tCO2e/$MLivzon Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 120.13 tCO2e/$MCCChangchun High-TechYear: 2023Scope 1: 61,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,050Scope 1 Intensity: 30.05 tCO2e/$MHikma PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,307Scope 1 Intensity: 16.67 tCO2e/$MSiegfried HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,430Scope 1 Intensity: 41.39 tCO2e/$MZydus LifesciencesYear: 2023Scope 1: 44,792 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 21.79 tCO2e/$MH LundbeckYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,067Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MYuhanYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,059 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 5.01 tCO2e/$MGedeon RichterYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,171Scope 1 Intensity: 21.02 tCO2e/$MBoironYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,720 tCO2eRevenue: $M 507Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$MGlenmark PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,539Scope 1 Intensity: 22.45 tCO2e/$MAlkem LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,499Scope 1 Intensity: 22.03 tCO2e/$MEuroapiYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,846 tCO2eRevenue: $M 957Scope 1 Intensity: 63.61 tCO2e/$MSwedish Orphan BiovitrumYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,097 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,362Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MJJJubilant PharmovaYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 842Scope 1 Intensity: 11.98 tCO2e/$MDr Reddy's LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 142,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 37.47 tCO2e/$MChina Medical System HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,233Scope 1 Intensity: 1.32 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,171Scope 1 Intensity: 6.50 tCO2e/$MGranules IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,254 tCO2eRevenue: $M 538Scope 1 Intensity: 108.19 tCO2e/$MHyperaYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,632Scope 1 Intensity: 17.40 tCO2e/$MIpsenYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,720Scope 1 Intensity: 2.67 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Ipsen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.03 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Ipsen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Ipsen ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Ipsen among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Ipsen's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Ipsen reported a total carbon footprint of 106,417 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 170.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Ipsen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.33%. a

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