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Rank 147 of 500

147 Genzyme Industry Sector: Pharmaceuticals→

Company Remarks

A leader in green building--not only in the drug industry but also on a national level for all businesses. Headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts was one of the first buildings to achieve LEED Platinum certification when it was built in 2005. Also has strong environmental management, including an employee committee called the Environmental Affairs group, which educates employees about environmental issues.

Categories Score Industry Sector Ranking Top 500 Ranking
Trucost Data. CDP Data.*Company Reported.
Green Score 74.27 10th 147th
Environmental Impact Score 57.10 2nd 215th
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions 101,400.00    
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Green Policies And Performance Score 40.51 12th 232nd
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Reputation Survey Score 47.29 5th 60th

* Due to a miscalculation, the Green Rankings significantly overstated ConAgra’s Water Use, thus giving it an incorrect Environmental Impact Score and Green Score. ConAgra should have been ranked 342 overall. ConAgra’s Environmental Impact Score and Green Score are not directly comparable to other company scores due to the miscalculation previously noted. We regret the error.

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    KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., an independent investment research firm, served as lead data consultant and calculated the rankings It was also responsible for generating the Green Policies and Performance section of the rankings. KLD analyzes environmental, social and governance data on companies worldwide. www.kld.com

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    Trucost, a leading international environmental data firm, specializes in quantitative performance measurement and management. The Environmental Impact Score in the rankings is based on its global database. www.trucost.com

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    CorporateRegister.com conducted the Reputation Survey for the green rankings. Based in London, it is the world’s largest online directory of company-issued social responsibility, sustainability and environment reports. www.corporateregister.com.

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