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Merck KGaA — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2024· 17 events

80% renewable purchased electricity target by 2030 via VPPAs and EACsData confidence — high

Merck targets 80% renewable electricity coverage by 2030; achieved 52.2% in 2024. Procurement mix uses bundled instruments (retail green, GOs, GECs - 19.2%) and unbundled instruments (US-RECs, VPPAs at 19.9%, I-RECs, TIGRs - 26.3%). Total contractual instrument coverage 45.5% of energy procured. Self-generated renewables include on-site photovoltaic projects (e.g., Jakarta site). Key Scope 2 lever is procurement via Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs).

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Scope 3 business travel emissions tripled from 2020 baselineaffects scope 3 business travelData confidence — high

Scope 3 category 6 business travel rose from 32,157 tCO2e (2020) to 106,060 tCO2e (2024), reflecting post-pandemic travel recovery vs the unusually low 2020 baseline.

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All vivaria AAALAC accreditedData confidence — high

In 2024, all animal facilities accredited by Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC).

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No carbon removals or CO2 certificates used in inventoryData confidence — high

As part of its own business activities, Merck does not currently carry out any activities to remove or reduce greenhouse gases that are financed via CO2eq certificates. Reductions are achieved entirely through abatement and renewable procurement rather than offsets/removals.

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Dependent: Use-of-sold-products gas substitution (Electronics)Data confidence — high

Electronics specialty gases (etching, cleaning, deposition, dopant) represent dominant Scope 3 Cat 11 lever (1,021,008 tCO2e). Merck develops optimized specialty gases with lower global warming potential for semiconductor customers, plus electricity-consuming product control devices abatement. €6M CapEx allocated 2024 to optimized specialty gases.

sustainability_report p.98

Adopted ESRS framework (CSRD)Data confidence — high

First-time adoption of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) in full to meet CSRD requirements. Previous reporting was per GRI/HGB. Represents break in consistency; no adjusted comparative figures provided.

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Circularity rate target of 70% by 2030Data confidence — high

Launched circularity rate as new KPI, aiming for 70% circularity rate by 2030 (waste reuse/recycling/avoidance over total waste). 2022 baseline 64.1%, 2024 achieved 69.2%.

sustainability_report p.100

Acquisition of HUB Organoids Holding B.V.Data confidence — high

Acquisition of HUB Organoids Holding B.V., Netherlands, completed on December 23, 2024. Employees not yet included in headcount reporting.

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Scope 1 reduction target achieved earlyaffects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

Scope 1 emissions reduced 53% vs 2020 baseline by 2024, exceeding the 50% by 2030 target ahead of schedule, primarily through NF3 process emissions abatement.

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Primary: Process emissions reduction (NF3, N2O, refrigerants)Data confidence — high

Largest Scope 1 lever: NF3 abatement projects at Ulsan (South Korea) and Hometown (USA) Specialty Gases sites reduced 385,743 tCO2e in 2024. Life Science Freon/process gas reduction cut 12,655 tCO2e vs 2023. Scope 1 emissions reduced 53% vs 2020 baseline — target achieved ahead of schedule. Two EU-ETS facilities (Darmstadt gas turbine, Gernsheim gas engine) identified as locked-in emissions risks.

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Dependent: Mode shift logistics (air→sea freight)Data confidence — high

Life Science mode shift program shifted air freight to sea freight, reducing Scope 3 emissions by 1,862 tCO2e in 2024 vs prior year. Expected to be fully implemented by end 2025.

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First transition plan for climate change mitigationData confidence — high

In 2024, Merck designed its first transition plan for climate protection, aligned with Paris Agreement and 1.5°C trajectory, focusing on process emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy use.

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Gender parity in management by 2030Data confidence — high

Aim for gender parity (50/50) in middle and top management positions by 2030. Currently at 39% women.

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Acquisition of Unity SC SASData confidence — high

Acquisition of Unity SC SAS completed October 31, 2024. Performance management data not yet fully integrated.

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Primary: Energy management & efficiency (EDISON, on-site PV)Data confidence — high

Life Science EDISON program achieved 3,840 tCO2e reduction in 2024 via efficiency optimization. Healthcare invested in on-site photovoltaics (e.g., Jakarta site reducing 12% of emissions) and HVAC/water utility optimization. €10M CapEx allocated to energy management in 2024, €12M planned 2025.

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Primary: Material efficiency in manufacturingData confidence — high

Material Efficiency program improves yield and reduces production waste, contributing to Scope 3 Cat 1 reductions. Example: Danvers USA Mobius Single-Use products process improvement avoided 240 tCO2e in 2024. Expected to be fully implemented by end 2027.

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Dependent: Supplier decarbonization programData confidence — high

Primary Scope 3 lever: program assesses and enhances supplier compliance with SBTi, increases renewable electricity share at suppliers, and educates on emission reduction levers. Currently calculated on industry-average emission factors so quantified impact not yet trackable. 75% of relevant suppliers covered by valid sustainability assessment (94% by spend) via TfS/EcoVadis.

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2022· 1 event

SBTi 1.5°C-aligned targets validatedaffects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

In April 2022, SBTi validated and approved targets: reduce Scope 1 by 50% and Scope 2 by 50% by 2030 (vs 2020 baseline), and reduce Scope 3 by 52% per € million gross profit by 2030.

sustainability_report p.52