AbbVie Inc
AbbVie's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, AbbVie 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, AbbVie has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 AbbVie's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AbbVie amounted to 541,214 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 AbbVie decreased by 4.37%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
AbbVie's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AbbVie's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AbbVie were 300,072 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has AbbVie reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, AbbVie's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), AbbVie's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are AbbVie's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, AbbVie reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 122,287 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 241,142 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has AbbVie reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), AbbVie's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that AbbVie 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does AbbVie use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, AbbVie reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
AbbVie's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into AbbVie’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, AbbVie reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 300,072 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 56,334 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
AbbVie's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does AbbVie's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, AbbVie reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.48 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does AbbVie rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, AbbVie ranked 14 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
AbbVie is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a