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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
CH
updated 2 months ago

Merck Serono S.A. Sustainability Profile

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Merck Serono S.A., a prominent biopharmaceutical company, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2007 as the biopharmaceutical division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, it has established itself as a leader in the healthcare industry, focusing on innovative therapies in areas such as oncology, neurology, and fertility. The company is renowned for its unique portfolio of products, including cutting-edge biologics and specialty pharmaceuticals that address unmet medical needs. Merck Serono's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in personalised medicine, positioning it as a key player in the global market. With a strong emphasis on scientific excellence and patient-centric solutions, Merck Serono continues to achieve notable milestones in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34

Industry Benchmark

Merck Serono S.A.'s score of 62 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merck Serono S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Merck KGaA

Merck Serono S.A., headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with Merck KGaA, which provides a framework for its climate commitments and initiatives. As a current subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Merck Serono S.A. inherits climate-related targets and performance metrics from its parent company. Merck KGaA has established science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are cascaded down to Merck Serono S.A. and reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action. While specific reduction targets for Merck Serono S.A. are not detailed, the overarching initiatives from Merck KGaA include commitments to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as engaging in efforts to address Scope 3 emissions through supply chain management and product lifecycle assessments. In summary, while Merck Serono S.A. does not currently report its own emissions data, it aligns with the climate commitments and reduction strategies set forth by its parent company, Merck KGaA, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Scope 2
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How Carbon Intensive is Merck Serono S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merck Serono S.A.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Merck Serono S.A.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Merck Serono S.A. is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Merck Serono S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Merck Serono S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased significantly since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
23%
Capital Goods
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Merck Serono S.A.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Merck Serono S.A. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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