Zoetis Inc
Zoetis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Zoetis 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).
Zoetis has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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 Zoetis's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zoetis amounted to 289,387 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 Zoetis decreased by 14.63%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Zoetis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zoetis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zoetis were 111,637 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Zoetis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zoetis's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 58.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zoetis's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Zoetis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Zoetis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Zoetis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 121,167 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 177,750 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Zoetis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zoetis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 13.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zoetis's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 21.5% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Zoetis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Zoetis reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Zoetis's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Zoetis's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Zoetis reported 72,668 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 Zoetis includes a breakdown across 3 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
Zoetis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zoetis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Zoetis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 72,668 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zoetis's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zoetis disclose?
In 2023, Zoetis reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Zoetis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Zoetis's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 36,334 tCO₂e (50%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 21,399 tCO₂e (29.45%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 14,935 tCO₂e (20.55%)
Zoetis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zoetis’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Zoetis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 111,637 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,544 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Zoetis's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Zoetis's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Zoetis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.31 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Zoetis rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Zoetis ranked 20 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Zoetis among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Zoetis's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Zoetis reported a total carbon footprint of 362,055 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.48% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Zoetis's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 49.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 30.83%. a