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Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA

Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA, commonly referred to as Merz, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1908, Merz has established a strong presence in the pharmaceutical and medical aesthetics industries, focusing on innovative solutions for neurological disorders, dermatology, and aesthetic medicine. With a commitment to research and development, Merz offers a diverse portfolio of products, including the renowned Xeomin® for neuromodulation and Belotero® for dermal fillers. These offerings are distinguished by their unique formulations and efficacy, catering to both healthcare professionals and patients. Merz has achieved significant milestones, including expansion into key international markets, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the healthcare sector. The company continues to drive advancements in patient care, making it a notable player in the global pharmaceutical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA's score of 18 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 2,087,570 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and approximately 770,970 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The most significant contribution came from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 36,782,080 kg CO2e. Key components of Scope 3 emissions included about 27,347,590 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 5,130,070 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 2,253,970 kg CO2e from business travel. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Merz Pharma has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments.

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2023
Scope 1
2,087,570
Scope 2
770,970
Scope 3
36,782,080

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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