- Financial challenges impacting ability to invest in new sustainability initiatives, collect data, and monitor impact
- Staff reductions due to financial constraints
- Lower-than-anticipated product sales and a difficult global financial environment
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 982.8 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 475.0 tCO2e; Scope 2: 507.8 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
982.8 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (headquarters electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
33.68 ML
2023
Waste
305.1 tons
2023
Energy Use
15.8K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 475.0 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 507.8 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Substantially reduced carbon emissions since founding (specific figures not provided, but a 65% reduction by 2023 compared to 2016 is mentioned for Switzerland, and a 90%+ reduction in oil consumption since 2018 due to woodchip burner installation)
- 100% hydropower electricity supply at headquarters in 2023
- Reduced total waste by 44 tons compared to 2022 (12.7% reduction)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Increase energy efficiency by 4.7% and decrease CO2 emissions by 20% at headquarters from 2016 to 2025 (agreement with Federal Offices for the Environment and Energy)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Advancing science and healthcareSafeguarding and developing talent and fostering diversityCompliance and business ethicsEnvironmental impact management