Symbiosis – Ecovadis and SBTi Registrations Success

Client: Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services

Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Services: Ecovadis | SBTi

 

 

Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services specialises in the fill-finish manufacture of sterile drug products for global blue-chip pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

As part of their sustainability commitments, they are required to comply with client-mandated Ecovadis sustainability ratings and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Following assistance in establishment of their baseline emissions statement and Carbon Reduction Plan, Symbiosis engaged Carbon Zero to support their progress across Ecovadis, and SBTi reporting platforms.

Objectives

  • Independently verify the accuracy of in-house emissions calculations.
  • Advise and guide on Ecovadis reporting platform actions and sustainability statements.
  • Support completion of SBTi reporting platform actions and submission.

Results

  • Emissions Verified – Carbon Zero confirmed that Symbiosis’ carbon emissions calculations were accurate and fully representative.
  • Ecovadis – Scored 56 points, attaining Committed level recognition.
  • SBTi – Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions.

Value To Client

Symbiosis has now demonstrated validated emissions reporting, achieved significant progress on Ecovadis reporting aiming for Bronze recognition, and maintained alignment with their SBTi commitments – enhancing their credibility with their blue-chip pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

“Working with Carbon Zero over the past 3 years has helped Symbiosis focus on their GHG emissions, providing support and guidance to ensure we focus on the key aspects and identifying opportunities for improvement.”

Alison Clayton – Strategic Projects Director