Merck And Co
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.
+39 vs industry average
Merck And Co’s score of 77 is higher than 82% 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
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Merck And Co's reported carbon emissions
Merck and Co., Inc. (US) is a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing company based in the US. For the reporting year 2024, Merck and Co. reported a total of approximately 7.0 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 6.1 billion kg CO2e. The company's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 7.0 billion kg CO2e.
Merck and Co. has established significant climate commitments, including a pledge to become carbon neutral across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. In addition to operational emissions, Merck and Co. is committed to reducing its value chain (Scope 3) GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its global operations (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2045, which is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines.
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Merck And Co’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
46% reduction in all scopes
Achieve carbon neutrality across our operations by 2025 (Scopes 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions¹). Reduce operational GHG emissions (i.…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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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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Data year: 2024
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