Johnson & Johnson, a leading global healthcare company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1886, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, and consumer health sectors. With a diverse portfolio that includes renowned products such as Band-Aid, Tylenol, and Neutrogena, Johnson & Johnson is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of groundbreaking medical technologies and vaccines. As a trusted name in healthcare, Johnson & Johnson holds a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top companies in the industry. Its dedication to improving global health outcomes underscores its reputation as a leader in the healthcare landscape.
How does Johnson And Johnson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Johnson & Johnson reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 442,880,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, Johnson & Johnson targets a 20% reduction in absolute upstream Scope 3 emissions over the same period. In 2020, the company disclosed Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1993000 kg CO2e in Colombia, 1027000 kg CO2e in the Philippines, and 2328000 kg CO2e in Sweden, among other regions. The total Scope 2 emissions reported globally for that year were substantial, reflecting the company's extensive operational footprint. Johnson & Johnson's commitment to sustainability includes ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, by emissions, will have science-based targets by 2028. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to align with climate science and contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its dedication to achieving these targets in a manner consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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Scope 1 | 308,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 751,000,000 | 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 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Johnson And Johnson is committed to some 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.