Baxter International Inc
Baxter International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Baxter International 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).
Baxter International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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 |
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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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Baxter International's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baxter International amounted to 655,000 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 Baxter International decreased by 9.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Baxter International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baxter International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Baxter International were 324,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Baxter International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Baxter International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 10.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Baxter International's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Baxter International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Baxter International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 177,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 331,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Baxter International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Baxter International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 23.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Baxter International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Baxter International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Baxter International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Baxter International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Baxter International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Baxter International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Baxter International reported 3,831,000 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 Baxter International includes a breakdown across 10 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
Baxter International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Baxter International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,831,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 75.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Baxter International reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Baxter International disclose?
In 2024, Baxter International reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,870,000 tCO₂e (48.81%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 779,000 tCO₂e (20.33%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 505,000 tCO₂e (13.18%)
Baxter International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Baxter International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Baxter International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 324,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,636 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 30.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Baxter International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Baxter International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Baxter International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 30.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.56 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Baxter International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Baxter International ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Baxter International among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Baxter International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Baxter International reported a total carbon footprint of 4,486,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.86% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Baxter International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.38%. a