Gilead Sciences Inc
Gilead Sciences's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Gilead Sciences 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).
Gilead Sciences has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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 Gilead Sciences's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gilead Sciences amounted to 99,536 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gilead Sciences decreased by 10.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Gilead Sciences's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gilead Sciences's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gilead Sciences were 53,856 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Gilead Sciences reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Gilead Sciences's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Gilead Sciences's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Gilead Sciences's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Gilead Sciences reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,137 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 45,680 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Gilead Sciences reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Gilead Sciences's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gilead Sciences 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Gilead Sciences's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.69% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Gilead Sciences use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Gilead Sciences reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Gilead Sciences's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Gilead Sciences's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Gilead Sciences reported 998,100 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 2024 disclosure of Gilead Sciences 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.
Gilead Sciences's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gilead Sciences's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Gilead Sciences reported total Scope 3 emissions of 998,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 96.09% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.91% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Gilead Sciences's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gilead Sciences disclose?
In 2024, Gilead Sciences 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 Gilead Sciences's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Gilead Sciences's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 731,443 tCOâ‚‚e (73.28%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 70,029 tCOâ‚‚e (7.02%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 65,263 tCOâ‚‚e (6.54%)
Gilead Sciences's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Gilead Sciences's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Gilead Sciences reported a total carbon footprint of 1,097,636 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Gilead Sciences's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.91%.