Baxter

Baxter, a US-based surgical and medical instrument manufacturer, has reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. In 2024, the company's total emissions reached approximately 4.33 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 324 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), approximately 177 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity, steam, and heat, using market-based reporting), and a substantial approximately 3.83 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 (indirect emissions). Scope 3 emissions are dominated by purchased goods and services, which accounted for roughly 1.87 billion kg CO2e, followed by upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 505 million kg CO2e, and the use of sold products at about 779 million kg CO2e.

In 2023, Baxter's total emissions were approximately 4.06 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 359 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 220 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3.48 billion kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024, driven primarily by Scope 3.

Baxter has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its direct operations by 2040 and reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline year. This target is aligned with a science-based approach aiming for a global temperature increase well below 2° Celsius. Baxter has also achieved carbon neutrality for its direct operations, including on-site electricity usage and fuel consumption at several sites, as well as at its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois, US, and a manufacturing facility in Cartago, Costa Rica, since 2007. This has been maintained through the use of certified renewable energy, carbon credits, and carbon offsets. Historically, Baxter committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% indexed to revenue by 2015, compared to a 2005 baseline. Between 2005 and 2010, the company reported a 7% reduction in absolute emissions and a 29% reduction indexed to revenue, exceeding its 2010 target.