Baxter International Inc
Baxter International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Baxter International's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baxter International amounted to 736,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Baxter International decreased by 2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Baxter International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baxter International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Baxter International were 352,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Baxter International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Baxter International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Baxter International's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Baxter International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Baxter International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Baxter International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 219,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 384,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 10.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Baxter International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Baxter International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Baxter International reported 3,461,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Baxter International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Baxter International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,461,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 71.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 28.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Baxter International reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 24.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Baxter International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Baxter International disclose?
In 2023, Baxter International reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Baxter International's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,538,000 tCOâ‚‚e (44.44%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 818,000 tCOâ‚‚e (23.63%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 397,000 tCOâ‚‚e (11.47%)
Baxter International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Baxter International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Baxter International reported a total carbon footprint of 4,197,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Baxter International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.15%.