IQVIA Holdings Inc
IQVIA Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings 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).
However, IQVIA Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  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 IQVIA Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IQVIA Holdings amounted to 38,575 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IQVIA Holdings decreased by 14.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
IQVIA Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IQVIA Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of IQVIA Holdings were 8,221 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has IQVIA Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IQVIA Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 77.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), IQVIA Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,714 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 30,354 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has IQVIA Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 14.32% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does IQVIA Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into IQVIA Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported 489,263 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 2023 disclosure of IQVIA Holdings includes a breakdown across 0 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. a
IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 489,263 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has IQVIA Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 438.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into IQVIA Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,221 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,983 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.55 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
IQVIA Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does IQVIA Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.55 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.48 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does IQVIA Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places IQVIA Holdings among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into IQVIA Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, IQVIA Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 527,838 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.54% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to IQVIA Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.75%. a