Merck & Co., Inc., commonly referred to as Merck, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1891, Merck has established itself as a pioneer in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on innovative medicines, vaccines, and biologic therapies. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is dedicated to improving health outcomes worldwide. Merck's core products include groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, and vaccines, notably the HPV vaccine Gardasil and the cancer immunotherapy Keytruda. These offerings are distinguished by their commitment to research and development, which has led to numerous key milestones in medical advancements. As a market leader, Merck consistently ranks among the top pharmaceutical companies globally, recognised for its contributions to public health and its robust pipeline of future therapies.
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In 2023, Merck & Co., Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,086,700,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 718,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 184,200,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 6,184,100,000 kg CO2e. Merck has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, Merck targets a reduction of 30% by 2030 from the same baseline year. The company has also committed to a long-term net-zero target for all scopes of emissions by 2045, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. This comprehensive approach reflects Merck's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its global operations.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 417,000,000 | - | 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 | 367,000,000 | - | 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 | 64,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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