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Vifor Pharma AG

Common Name
Vifor Pharma
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
2,200
Ticker
VIFN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Vifor Pharma AG, a pharmaceutical company, focuses on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products in Switzerland, rest of Europe, the United States, and internationa...

Vifor Pharma's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2020, Vifor Pharma completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

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

Metric (tCO2e)20202019
Total Scope 1
N/AN/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
N/AN/A
Location-Based
N/AN/A
Total Scope 3
6,771a
10,653a
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a. Vifor Pharma's Responsibility Report 2020

Insights into Vifor Pharma's Operational Emissions

No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Vifor Pharma in 2020.

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Insights into Vifor Pharma's Value Chain Emissions

In 2020, Vifor Pharma reported 6,771 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 2020 disclosure of Vifor Pharma includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2019, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Vifor Pharma's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202003 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-36%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vifor Pharma's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2020, Vifor Pharma reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,771 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2019), Vifor Pharma's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 36.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vifor Pharma disclose?

In 2020, Vifor Pharma reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

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

In 2020, the largest contributors to Vifor Pharma's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 5,100 tCO₂e (75.32%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 992 tCO₂e (14.65%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 679 tCO₂e (10.03%)

Vifor Pharma's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(10.0%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(75.3%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(14.7%)
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