IQVIA Holdings Inc
IQVIA Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, 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).
IQVIA Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | 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 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IQVIA Holdings amounted to 40,487 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IQVIA Holdings increased by 13.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core 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 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of IQVIA Holdings were 9,903 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 73.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), IQVIA Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 30.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, IQVIA Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,584 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has IQVIA Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 42.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that IQVIA Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does IQVIA Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, IQVIA Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
IQVIA Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into IQVIA Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, IQVIA Holdings reported 426,619 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 2022 disclosure of IQVIA Holdings includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2022, IQVIA Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 426,619 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.9% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.1% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has IQVIA Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 369.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 31.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IQVIA Holdings disclose?
In 2022, IQVIA Holdings reported emissions for 11 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 IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 232,080.736 tCO₂e (54.51%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 70,392.135 tCO₂e (16.53%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 56,740.327 tCO₂e (13.33%)
IQVIA Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IQVIA Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, IQVIA Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 467,106 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.79% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to IQVIA Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.55%. a