Climate Change Data

Merck & Co., Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Animal Health and Welfare
  • Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Veterinary Community Support

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced overall GHG emissions by 12% since 2015
  • Increased use of recycled packaging materials from 0% to 15% (by end of 2022)
  • 48% of manufacturing sites are zero waste to landfill

Social Achievements

  • Investment in veterinary scholarships, donations, partnerships, and community outreach
  • Supporting veterinarians’ mental health and wellbeing with resources and programs
  • Promoting a diverse, engaged and inclusive workforce

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce operational GHG emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) 46% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
  • Reduce value chain (Scope 3) GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality across operations by 2025 (Scopes 1 & 2)
  • Source 100% of purchased electricity from renewables by 2025
  • No more than 20% of global operational waste to landfills/incinerators without energy recovery by 2025
  • At least 50% of sites will send zero waste to landfills by 2025
  • Maintain global water use at or below 2015 levels by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Increased use of recycled packaging materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

The Animal Health Sustainability goals align and support the corporate goals set by Merck & Co Inc., which in turn are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sphereon® technology

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed