Pfizer Inc
Pfizer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Pfizer 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).
Pfizer has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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 Pfizer's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pfizer amounted to 1,063,311 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 Pfizer decreased by 1.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Pfizer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pfizer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pfizer were 613,218 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Pfizer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pfizer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pfizer's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Pfizer's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Pfizer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Pfizer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 465,128 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 450,093 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Pfizer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pfizer's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 51.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pfizer's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pfizer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Pfizer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Pfizer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Pfizer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Pfizer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Pfizer reported 3,555,207 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 Pfizer 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. a
Pfizer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pfizer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Pfizer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,555,207 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Pfizer reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Pfizer's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pfizer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pfizer's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pfizer disclose?
In 2024, Pfizer reported emissions for 10 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 Pfizer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Pfizer's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,786,489 tCO₂e (78.38%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 254,803 tCO₂e (7.17%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 188,309 tCO₂e (5.3%)
Pfizer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Pfizer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Pfizer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 613,218 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 63,627 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Pfizer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Pfizer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Pfizer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.64 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 Pfizer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Pfizer ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Pfizer among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Pfizer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Pfizer reported a total carbon footprint of 4,618,518 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.19% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Pfizer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.28%. a