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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

EMD Electronics Inc. Sustainability Profile

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EMD Electronics Inc., a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a leading player in the electronics industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key provider of innovative materials and solutions for the semiconductor and display industries, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in high-purity chemicals, advanced materials, and electronic gases, EMD Electronics stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s core offerings support the manufacturing of cutting-edge technologies, including integrated circuits and flat-panel displays. With a strong market position, EMD Electronics has achieved notable milestones, including numerous partnerships and advancements in semiconductor technology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the electronics sector.

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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

EMD Electronics Inc.'s score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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EMD Electronics Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Merck KGaA

EMD Electronics Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Merck KGaA, which provides emissions data and climate commitments at a higher corporate level. As such, EMD Electronics Inc. inherits its climate initiatives and targets from Merck KGaA. Merck KGaA has established science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. While specific reduction targets for EMD Electronics Inc. are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Merck KGaA reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively involved in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and has made pledges under the RE100 initiative, aiming for 100% renewable electricity. As a subsidiary, EMD Electronics Inc. aligns with these broader corporate sustainability goals, contributing to the overall reduction of emissions within the Merck KGaA family. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets at the subsidiary level, the precise impact of EMD Electronics Inc. on carbon emissions remains unclear.

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402,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is EMD Electronics Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. EMD Electronics Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is EMD Electronics Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for EMD Electronics Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

EMD Electronics Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

EMD Electronics Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
23%
Capital Goods
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

EMD Electronics Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

EMD Electronics Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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