- Tightened climate change policies increasing the cost of compliant operation.
- Changes in market demand for more environmentally friendly and low-carbon products.
- Stakeholders' concerns demanding higher response requirements in terms of climate issues.
- Extreme weather events causing damage to operating assets and equipment.
- Long high-temperature periods increasing energy consumption.
- Water shortage increasing operating costs.
- Trade secret and intellectual property protection risk.
- Post-marketing medical research risk.
- Data security and compliance risk.
- Business ethics risk.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 67.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 62.6K tCO2e/year. 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
67.6K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
1.2M tonnes/year
2023
Waste
4.0K tonnes/year
2023
Energy Use
80.1M kWh/year
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). | 5.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 62.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse gas emissions per RMB 10,000 of revenue decreased by 31.31% compared with 2020.
- Water consumption per RMB 10,000 revenue lowered by 17.87% in 2023 compared with 2020.
- Purchased electricity consumption per RMB 10,000 revenue lowered by 23.46% in 2023 compared with 2020.
- 100% of factories were certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions per RMB 10,000 of revenue by no less than 10% by 2025.
- Lower water consumption per RMB 10,000 revenue by no less than 10% by 2025.
- Lower purchased electricity consumption per RMB 10,000 of revenue by no less than 10% by 2025.
- Lower solid waste discharge per RMB 10,000 revenue by 15% by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ESG governanceCorporate governanceInnovation benefiting the publicQuality assuranceTalent constructionLow-carbon operationCaring society