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E. Merck KG

E. Merck KG, commonly referred to as Merck Group, is a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1668, it stands as one of the oldest pharmaceutical and chemical companies in the world, with a rich history of innovation and growth. The company operates across major regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on three primary business sectors: Healthcare, Life Science, and Performance Materials. Merck Group is renowned for its cutting-edge products and services, including biopharmaceuticals, laboratory supplies, and advanced materials for electronics. Its commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in drug development and scientific advancements. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, E. Merck KG continues to shape the future of science and technology on a global scale.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

E. Merck KG's score of 36 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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E. Merck KG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, E. Merck KG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,594,000,000 kg CO2e across its operations. This figure includes 25,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 4,594,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions for this year. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw significantly higher emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,518,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 6,680,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023. Despite these figures, E. Merck KG has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. The company continues to engage in industry-standard climate practices, but further information on their climate pledges or specific initiatives would be beneficial for a comprehensive understanding of their environmental impact and commitments.

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Scope 1
1,518,000,000
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Scope 2
242,000,000
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Scope 3
6,680,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. E. Merck KG's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. E. Merck KG is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

E. Merck KG is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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