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Merck And Co
Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingUnited StatesNYSE: MRK
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Merck & Co., Inc., commonly referred to as Merck, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1891, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Merck is renowned for its innovative research and development in areas such as oncology, vaccines, and infectious diseases, with core products like Keytruda and Gardasil setting benchmarks in their respective fields.
With a commitment to advancing global health, Merck has achieved significant milestones, including numerous FDA approvals and recognitions for its contributions to public health. The company’s robust pipeline and dedication to scientific excellence position it as a formidable force in the pharmaceutical landscape, making it a trusted name among healthcare professionals and patients alike.
97
DitchCarbon score
+55 vs industry average
Merck And Co’s score of 97 is higher than 94% 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
Very Low
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.243
02025
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Merck And Co's reported carbon emissions
Merck And Co, a US-based Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2025 as approximately 600,800 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 721,200,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 163,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 6,057,900,000 kg CO2e.
Merck And Co is committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2045, from a 2019 baseline. This long-term commitment aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory.
In the near term, Merck And Co plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets cover biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company reported a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its 2019 baseline in 2023, and a 4% decrease in Scope 3 emissions from its 2019 baseline in 2023. Merck And Co also aims to become carbon neutral across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025.
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Merck And Co’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2045
90% reduction in Scope 1
Merck & Co., Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
On track90%
2045
90% reduction in Scope 2
Merck & Co., Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
On track90%
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Merck & Co., Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track46.2%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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