Merck & Co Inc
Merck & Co Inc's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc 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).
Merck & Co Inc has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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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 |
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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 Merck & Co Inc's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Merck & Co Inc amounted to 1,045,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Merck & Co Inc decreased by 2.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Merck & Co Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Merck & Co Inc's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Merck & Co Inc were 721,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Merck & Co Inc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Merck & Co Inc's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Merck & Co Inc's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Merck & Co Inc's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 163,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 323,800 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Merck & Co Inc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Merck & Co Inc's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 19.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Merck & Co Inc's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Merck & Co Inc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Merck & Co Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Merck & Co Inc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Merck & Co Inc's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported 6,057,900 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 2024 disclosure of Merck & Co Inc includes a breakdown across 11 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. a
Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,057,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Merck & Co Inc reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Merck & Co Inc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Merck & Co Inc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Merck & Co Inc disclose?
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc 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 Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,743,200 tCO₂e (78.3%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 423,700 tCO₂e (6.99%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 281,700 tCO₂e (4.65%)
Merck & Co Inc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Merck & Co Inc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 721,200 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 64,168 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Merck & Co Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Merck & Co Inc's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.24 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.48 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Merck & Co Inc rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Merck & Co Inc among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Merck & Co Inc's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Merck & Co Inc reported a total carbon footprint of 7,102,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.41% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Merck & Co Inc's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.15%. a