Baxter
Baxter International Inc., commonly referred to as Baxter, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1931, Baxter has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the medical devices and pharmaceuticals industry, focusing on critical care, renal care, and surgical products. Baxter is renowned for its innovative core products, such as intravenous (IV) solutions, dialysis equipment, and surgical instruments, which are designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery. With a commitment to quality and safety, Baxter has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in renal therapies and the development of cutting-edge infusion systems. As a trusted partner in healthcare, Baxter continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its dedication to improving patient care worldwide.
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Baxter's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Baxter reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,332,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 324,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 177,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,831,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 4,056,000,000 kg CO2e. Baxter has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040. The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Baxter has previously committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% indexed to revenue from a 2005 baseline by 2015, a target that was extended to 2010, during which they reported a 7% absolute reduction. Baxter's climate strategy includes achieving carbon neutrality related to on-site electricity usage and fuel consumption at several sites by 2050. The company has maintained carbon neutrality at its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois, and its manufacturing facility in Cartago, Costa Rica, since 2007, utilising certified renewable energy, carbon credits, and offsets. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Baxter International Inc., reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.
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| 2002 | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 781,365,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Baxter is not participating in any 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.
