Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Merck KGaA 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 KGaA has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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 |
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 KGaA's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Merck KGaA amounted to 1,463,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Merck KGaA decreased by 16.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Merck KGaA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Merck KGaA's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Merck KGaA were 1,236,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Merck KGaA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Merck KGaA's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 272.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Merck KGaA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Merck KGaA's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Merck KGaA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 227,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Merck KGaA reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Merck KGaA's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 25.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Merck KGaA's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Merck KGaA 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Merck KGaA use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Merck KGaA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Merck KGaA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Merck KGaA's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Merck KGaA reported 4,594,000 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 Merck KGaA includes a breakdown across 12 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
Merck KGaA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Merck KGaA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Merck KGaA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,594,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 74.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Merck KGaA reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Merck KGaA's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,220.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Merck KGaA's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 31.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Merck KGaA disclose?
In 2023, Merck KGaA reported emissions for 12 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 KGaA's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Merck KGaA's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,517,000 tCO₂e (54.79%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,137,000 tCO₂e (24.75%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 340,000 tCO₂e (7.4%)
Merck KGaA's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Merck KGaA's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Merck KGaA reported a total carbon footprint of 6,057,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.23% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Merck KGaA's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.41%. a