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OrganisationsMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingUnited States
Last verified 11 days agomsd.com

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, commonly known as MSD, is a leading pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in the United States. Established in 1891, the company has a long-standing history of innovation in the healthcare sector, with a focus on developing and producing high-quality medicines and vaccines. Its core operations span across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling it to serve a global market.

Specialising in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription medicines, MSD is recognised for its contributions to treatments in areas such as oncology, vaccines, and infectious diseases. The company's commitment to scientific excellence and patient health has cemented its position as a notable player within the pharmaceutical industry, consistently advancing healthcare solutions worldwide.

62
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Industry Intensity

Low

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity

Industry performance

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The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0

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Reported emissions

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's reported carbon emissions

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (MSD) reported a total of approximately 7.087 trillion kg CO2e in 2022, comprising Scope 1 emissions of around 723 trillion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 219.3 trillion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 6.330 trillion kg CO2e. For 2023, MSD's total emissions were approximately 6.901 trillion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7.184 trillion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 184.2 trillion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 6.184 trillion kg CO2e.

MSD is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its operations for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. MSD's GHG intensity for Scopes 1 and 2, measured on a market-based approach, was approximately 13.86 million kg CO2e per employee in 2022 and 12.54 million kg CO2e per employee in 2023.

It is important to note that this emissions data is inherited from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, which is a current subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Therefore, the reporting reflects data cascaded from the ultimate parent, Merck & Co., Inc.

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

4 goals

2030

46% reduction in Scope 2

Reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (including biogenic emissions and removals from bioenerg…

Behind target46%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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