MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien: Climate Action and Emissions Overview

MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (KGaA), headquartered in Germany and operating in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry, is actively engaged in addressing its carbon footprint. The company has established a comprehensive set of climate commitments and emissions targets, aligned with global sustainability goals.

Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2025, MERCK KGaA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.75 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into:

• Scope 1 Emissions: Approximately 658 million kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 Emissions: Approximately 197 million kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3 Emissions: Approximately 3.90 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from 'purchased goods and services' (approximately 2.05 billion kg CO2e) and 'use of sold products' (approximately 928 million kg CO2e).

In the preceding year, 2024, total emissions were approximately 5.57 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 858 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 227 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.48 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

MERCK KGaA has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact:

• Net Zero by 2050: The company aligns with the Paris Agreement's goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, covering all scopes of emissions.
• Climate Neutrality by 2040: MERCK KGaA aims to achieve climate-neutral operations across its entire value chain by 2040.
• Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Reduction:
  • A commitment exists to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • For instance, in 2025, Scope 2 emissions were 197,072 tons CO2eq, representing a 39% reduction compared to the 2020 baseline. The 1.5°C aligned reference target for Scope 2 GHG emissions is 162,349 tons CO2eq.
• Scope 3 Emissions Reduction:
  • MERCK KGaA has pledged to reduce its indirect emissions across the entire value chain (Scope 3) by 52% per euro value added by 2030, with 2020 as the baseline. This target has also been approved by the SBTi.
• Renewable Electricity: The company aims to source 80% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Data Cascading:

MERCK KGaA's climate performance and target data are inherited from the ultimate parent organisation, Merck KGaA.