Viatris Inc., a global healthcare company formed through the merger of Mylan and Upjohn, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 2020, Viatris operates in over 165 countries, focusing on the pharmaceutical industry with a commitment to providing access to high-quality medicines. The company’s core business areas include generic and specialty pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and over-the-counter products. Viatris is renowned for its extensive portfolio, which features a diverse range of medications that address various health conditions, including chronic diseases and infectious diseases. Its unique approach combines a broad product offering with a strong emphasis on patient access and affordability. With a significant market presence, Viatris has achieved notable milestones, including the successful integration of its legacy companies and a commitment to sustainable healthcare solutions.
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In 2024, Viatris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 355,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 95,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 260,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,154,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a consistent trend in emissions, with similar totals reported in 2023. Viatris has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. In the UK, Viatris has committed to a net-zero ambition by 2050, further demonstrating its dedication to addressing climate change. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Viatris Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 302,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 354,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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.
Viatris has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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