MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien, commonly known as Merck Group, is a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1668, Merck has established itself as a pioneer in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and performance materials sectors, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, including biopharmaceuticals, laboratory supplies, and advanced materials. Merck's commitment to research and development has led to significant breakthroughs, particularly in the fields of oncology and immunology. With a rich history and a focus on sustainability, Merck Group continues to hold a prominent position in the market, recognised for its contributions to science and technology.
How does MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien'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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MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien's score of 66 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,568,062,000 kg CO2e. This includes 858,053,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 227,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,482,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,460,123,000 kg CO2e. MERCK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to lower its Scope 3 emissions by 52% per euro value added within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to the Paris Agreement's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The emissions data for MERCK is cascaded from its parent company, Merck KGaA, which oversees the company's sustainability initiatives. This corporate relationship ensures that MERCK's climate strategies are consistent with the broader goals set by Merck KGaA, reinforcing their commitment to reducing their ecological footprint across all operations.
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| 2006 | 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 352,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 402,000,000 | - | 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 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
