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Verified June 2026ESG & Sustainability Profile
Key Facts
- • 2050 and a focus on reducing the environmental impact of its operations.
- • target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and a focus on reducing the environmental impact of its operations.
AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company known for its significant contributions to public health, particularly in oncology, respiratory diseases, and its COVID-19 vaccine. The company has made a strong commitment to sustainability, with a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and a focus on reducing the environmental impact of its operations. AstraZeneca’s ESG rating is driven by its emphasis on health equity and improving access to life-saving medicines globally. However, the company has faced challenges related to drug pricing and affordability in emerging markets, which impact its ESG score. Additionally, while AstraZeneca has made strides in sustainable practices, some environmental groups argue that its carbon reduction efforts are insufficient. For further insights...
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Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2025
Target year passed
Science Based Targets approved
Validated emissions reduction pathway
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
AstraZeneca PLC ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
| Provider | Coverage | Details |
|---|---|---|
Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
ESG Rating Provider Coverage
MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCoverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for AstraZeneca PLC. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
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