- Challenges in accessing risk capital at the appropriate scale for UK biotech companies.
- Increased business travel leading to higher emissions.
Syncona Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 reporting, Syncona Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 504.9 tCO2e (location-based), 492.3 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 3: 55.3K tCO2e (portfolio). 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
504.9 tCO2e (location-based), 492.3 tCO2e (market-based)
2023-04
Renewable Energy
100% (headquarters)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 55.3K tCO2e (portfolio) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 | 504.9 tCO2e (location-based), 492.3 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 17.9K tCO2e (portfolio-wide market-based) |
| 2021 | 17.5 tCO2e (location-based); 6.3 tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- SIML became a signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative and published its first interim net zero target for 2030.
- Increased carbon emissions data gathered across the strategic portfolio, including employee commuting emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish and integrate patient impact framework into business processes.
- Further embed position within the life sciences ecosystem.
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of in-scope strategic portfolio companies to set science-based targets validated by SBTi by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible InvestingSocial Impact (Patient Focus)Inspiring and Empowering PeopleResponsible and Ethical Business