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title: Decarbonization actions in the pharmaceutical industry
description: Learn how the pharma industry is tackling decarbonization challenges and implementing sustainable measures to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
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# [Decarbonization actions in the pharmaceutical industry](https://blog.pqegroup.com/engineering/decarbonization-actions-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry)

 Written by [PQE Group](https://blog.pqegroup.com/author/pqe-group) | Mar 21, 2024, 11:02:49 AM

**Decarbonization** is one of the most **challenging targets** of the present century: the effect of anthropic actions on **greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions** is apparent as much as the consequent **impact on climate change and extreme weather.** 

The problem complexity is enormous as **GHG emissions** are **linked to almost every activity related to a company:** production processes, services, business travels, commuting and all supply chain activities. Considering this, the GHG protocol introduced the concept of “scope” to classify the **kind of emissions**: 

- Scope 1: direct emissions. 
- Scope 2: indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. 
- Scope 3: other indirect emissions. 

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