Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson 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).
Johnson & Johnson 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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Insights into Johnson & Johnson's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Johnson & Johnson amounted to 775,554 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 Johnson & Johnson decreased by 1.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Johnson & Johnson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Johnson & Johnson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Johnson & Johnson were 314,690 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Johnson & Johnson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Johnson & Johnson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Johnson & Johnson's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.51%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Johnson & Johnson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 116,236 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 460,864 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Johnson & Johnson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Johnson & Johnson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Johnson & Johnson's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Johnson & Johnson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Johnson & Johnson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Johnson & Johnson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Johnson & Johnson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson reported 6,597,133 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 Johnson & Johnson 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.
Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,597,133 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 97.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Johnson & Johnson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 66.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Johnson & Johnson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Johnson & Johnson disclose?
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson 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 Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,779,516 tCOâ‚‚e (72.45%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 606,390 tCOâ‚‚e (9.19%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 479,454 tCOâ‚‚e (7.27%)
Johnson & Johnson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Johnson & Johnson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Johnson & Johnson reported a total carbon footprint of 7,372,687 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Johnson & Johnson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.25%.