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Elanco

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, commonly known as Elanco, is a leading global animal health company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, Elanco has established itself as a key player in the animal health industry, focusing on innovative solutions for both livestock and companion animals. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company offers a diverse range of products and services, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and nutritional products. Elanco's commitment to improving animal health and welfare is evident in its unique offerings, which are designed to enhance productivity and sustainability in animal agriculture. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of several groundbreaking products that address critical health challenges in animals. As a trusted partner in the animal health sector, Elanco continues to strengthen its market position through research and development, ensuring a healthier future for animals and the people who care for them.

DitchCarbon Score

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34

Industry Benchmark

Elanco's score of 54 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elanco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Elanco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,432,209,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 146,978,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 180,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with a market-based total of 285,188,000 kg CO2e), and 655,353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 432,209,000 kg CO2e. Elanco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions for its Hook office by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to helping its customers avoid approximately 21 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to purchase renewable electricity equal to 100% of its electricity consumption by 2030. The company has also committed to removing internal combustion engine vehicles from its U.K. and Ireland fleet by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. Elanco's long-term targets include a commitment to net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 2
418,271,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elanco's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Elanco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Elanco is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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