IQVIA Holdings Inc., commonly known as IQVIA, is a leading provider of research and development services within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates globally, with a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2016 through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA has established itself as a key player in clinical research, data analytics, and technology solutions.
Specialising in innovative R&D services, IQVIA leverages vast healthcare data and advanced analytics to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Its unique combination of data-driven insights and comprehensive service offerings has earned it a notable market position, enabling clients to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. As a pioneer in the industry, IQVIA continues to shape the future of healthcare research and development.
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Iqvia’s score of 74 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 17% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Iqvia's reported carbon emissions
Iqvia's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
In 2024, Iqvia reported a total of approximately 472,440,000 kg CO2e of greenhouse gas emissions. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 10,304,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 27,039,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 435,097,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (approximately 230,601,410 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 69,615,520 kg CO2e).
Iqvia has established several climate commitments, aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification. They aim for a 55% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2019 as their baseline year. Furthermore, Iqvia is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, which includes a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions from their 2019 baseline. They also have a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time equivalent (FTE) by 2030. An additional commitment involves ensuring that 70% of their suppliers, by emissions, will have science-based targets by 2027.
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Iqvia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
55.1% reduction in all scopes
IQVIA commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55.1% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.*
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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