As of 2025, Merck KGaA has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Merck KGaA's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -50%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12), Scope 3 - Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Euro (EUR) of Gross Profit | -52%a | 2030 |
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As of 2025, Merck KGaA has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Merck KGaA has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Merck KGaA's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 2,151,821 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.a
Merck KGaA has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a
As of 2025, Merck KGaA has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Merck KGaA's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 52% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Euro (EUR) of Gross Profit in 2020.a
As of 2025, Merck KGaA is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 65.71% of the planned reduction.a