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Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA

Common Name
Recordati
Country
Italy
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
4,700
Ticker
REC
Exchange
Borsa Italiana
Description
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. is an international pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative medicines across specia...

Recordati's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Recordati 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).

Recordati has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
36,557a
37,280a
36,607b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
1,331a
1,714a
1,789b
Location-Based
7,428a
8,785a
9,981b
Total Scope 3
270,337a
307,517a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
11.8756a
15.2996a
15.8832b
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a. Recordati's Financial Report 2025
b. Recordati's Financial Report 2024
c. Recordati's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Recordati's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Recordati amounted to 43,985 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Recordati decreased by 4.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Recordati's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202509.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e+1%-3%+2%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Recordati's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Recordati were 36,557 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Recordati reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Recordati's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Recordati's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Recordati's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Recordati reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,331 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,428 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Recordati reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Recordati's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 22.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Recordati's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.45% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Recordati use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Recordati reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Recordati's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Recordati's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Recordati reported 270,337 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 2025 disclosure of Recordati includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Recordati's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20242025080 k160 k240 k320 ktCO2e-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Recordati's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Recordati reported total Scope 3 emissions of 270,337 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 96.04% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.96% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Recordati's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Recordati disclose?

In 2025, Recordati reported emissions for 11 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 Recordati's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Recordati's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 195,510 tCO₂e (72.32%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 26,175 tCO₂e (9.68%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 15,933 tCO₂e (5.89%)

Recordati's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(9.7%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(5.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(72.3%)

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

In 2025, Recordati reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,557 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,078 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.88 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Recordati's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Daiichi SankyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,576Scope 1 Intensity: 8.68 tCO2e/$MBayerYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,890,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,581Scope 1 Intensity: 35.27 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MGSKYear: 2024Scope 1: 521,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,374Scope 1 Intensity: 13.23 tCO2e/$MBristol-Myers SquibbYear: 2024Scope 1: 206,726 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,300Scope 1 Intensity: 4.28 tCO2e/$MPfizerYear: 2024Scope 1: 613,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 63,627Scope 1 Intensity: 9.64 tCO2e/$MGilead SciencesYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,754Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MAmgenYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,424Scope 1 Intensity: 4.40 tCO2e/$MNovo NordiskYear: 2025Scope 1: 120,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,646Scope 1 Intensity: 2.47 tCO2e/$MAstraZenecaYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,074Scope 1 Intensity: 2.32 tCO2e/$MNovartisYear: 2024Scope 1: 207,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,180Scope 1 Intensity: 5.15 tCO2e/$MMerck & Co IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 721,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,168Scope 1 Intensity: 11.24 tCO2e/$MRoche HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 211,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,968Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MAbbvieYear: 2025Scope 1: 304,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 61,160Scope 1 Intensity: 4.98 tCO2e/$MJohnson & JohnsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 314,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,820Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MEli Lilly and CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,043Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MGrifolsYear: 2025Scope 1: 121,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,846Scope 1 Intensity: 13.78 tCO2e/$MZhangzhou Pientzehuang PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,301 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,415Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MKalbe FarmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,028Scope 1 Intensity: 9.81 tCO2e/$MVirbacYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,722Scope 1 Intensity: 7.70 tCO2e/$MSanten PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$MOno PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,319Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$MSichuan Kelun PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,361,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,989Scope 1 Intensity: 790.21 tCO2e/$MOrion OyjYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MCspc Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 474,567 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,975Scope 1 Intensity: 119.39 tCO2e/$MRecordatiYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,078Scope 1 Intensity: 11.88 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Recordati reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.15, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, Recordati ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Recordati among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Recordati's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Recordati reported a total carbon footprint of 314,322 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.1% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Recordati's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.63%.a

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