IQVIA Holdings Inc., commonly known as IQVIA, is a leading provider of research and development services within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates globally, with a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2016 through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA has established itself as a key player in clinical research, data analytics, and technology solutions.
Specialising in innovative R&D services, IQVIA leverages vast healthcare data and advanced analytics to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Its unique combination of data-driven insights and comprehensive service offerings has earned it a notable market position, enabling clients to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. As a pioneer in the industry, IQVIA continues to shape the future of healthcare research and development.
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Iqvia’s score of 74 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Iqvia's reported carbon emissions
IQVIA, a research and development services company headquartered in the US, reported approximately 472.4 million kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure includes approximately 10.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 27.0 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 435.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 230.6 million kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 87.0 million kg CO2e).
The company has established significant climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55.1% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, IQVIA aims for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel per full-time employee (FTE) within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, IQVIA is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from the 2019 baseline. The company also pledges that 70% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transport and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027.
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Iqvia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
55.1% reduction in Scope 2
IQVIA commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 55.1% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
55.1% reduction in Scope 1
IQVIA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 55.1% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2050
IQVIA commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions acr…
IQVIA commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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