Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Abbott Laboratories has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Abbott Laboratories's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Abbott Laboratories amounted to 974,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Abbott Laboratories decreased by 0.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Abbott Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Abbott Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Abbott Laboratories were 502,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Abbott Laboratories reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Abbott Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abbott Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Abbott Laboratories's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Abbott Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 393,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 472,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Abbott Laboratories reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Abbott Laboratories's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 10.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abbott Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Abbott Laboratories 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Abbott Laboratories use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Abbott Laboratories's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Abbott Laboratories's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported 9,971,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Abbott Laboratories includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Abbott Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Abbott Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,971,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 94.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Abbott Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Abbott Laboratories 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Abbott Laboratories disclose?
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Abbott Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Abbott Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,056,000 tCO₂e (70.77%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,236,000 tCO₂e (12.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 595,000 tCO₂e (5.97%)
Abbott Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Abbott Laboratories’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 502,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,950 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Abbott Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Abbott Laboratories's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.88 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Abbott Laboratories rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories ranked 22 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Abbott Laboratories among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Abbott Laboratories's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Abbott Laboratories reported a total carbon footprint of 10,945,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.97% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Abbott Laboratories's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.59%. a