Solventum Corp
Solventum's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Solventum 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).
Solventum has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Solventum's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Solventum amounted to 250,000 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 Solventum decreased by 6.37%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Solventum's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Solventum's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Solventum were 146,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Solventum reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Solventum's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Solventum's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Solventum's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Solventum's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Solventum reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 104,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Solventum reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Solventum's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 21.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Solventum's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.33% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Solventum use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Solventum reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Solventum's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Solventum's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Solventum reported 1,720,000 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 2024 disclosure of Solventum includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Solventum's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Solventum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Solventum reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,720,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 88.61% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.39% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Solventum reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Solventum's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Solventum's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Solventum's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Solventum disclose?
In 2024, Solventum reported emissions for 13 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 Solventum's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Solventum's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,090,000 tCO₂e (63.42%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 165,000 tCO₂e (9.6%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 155,000 tCO₂e (9.02%)
Solventum's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Solventum’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Solventum reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 146,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,254 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.69 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Solventum's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Solventum's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Solventum reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.31, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Solventum rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Solventum ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Solventum among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Solventum's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Solventum reported a total carbon footprint of 1,970,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.72% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Solventum's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.41%.a