Pfizer Inc., a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of medical innovation since its founding in 1849. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Pfizer operates across various sectors, including vaccines, oncology, and rare diseases. The company is renowned for its core products, such as the COVID-19 vaccine and groundbreaking cancer therapies, which leverage advanced biotechnology to address unmet medical needs. Pfizer's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving significant milestones in drug discovery and patient care. With a robust portfolio and a reputation for quality, Pfizer continues to shape the future of healthcare, making a profound impact on global health outcomes.
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In 2023, Pfizer reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 620,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 486,384,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 4,338,487,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Pfizer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations by 2040, targeting a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. In addition to these long-term goals, Pfizer plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 9% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. The company also aims to reduce business travel emissions by 25% and upstream transportation emissions by 10% by 2025, both from a 2019 baseline. By 2025, Pfizer intends for 64% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets in place. These initiatives reflect Pfizer's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Pfizer is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.