Dependent: Supplier engagement on SBTi targets (Scope 3) Scope 3 comprises 93% of Gilead's total GHG emissions. Gilead engages key suppliers using segmentation and emissions contributions. Based on analysis of suppliers comprising 75% of Scope 3 emissions, ~38% of spend is associated with suppliers with SBTi-approved targets and another 16% have committed to setting targets. Starting in 2025, Gilead added a new KPI to grow SBTi-committed supplier spend by 10% annually.
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Updated Scope 3 EEIO methodology applied An updated U.S. Environmentally-Extended Input-Output emissions methodology is reflected for 2019, 2022 and 2023 data for Scope 3 Cat 1 and Cat 2. Caused fluctuation in progress against target.
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AEE 2024 International Energy Management Award Gilead received AEE 2024 International Award for corporate energy management.
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First Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) signed in Spain First vPPA signed via Schneider Electric Energize Program with Thermo Fisher, GSK and Haleon in Spain, expected online 2026, delivering 369 MW of new solar.
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Primary: Fleet electrification (EV100) Gilead committed to EV100 to transition 100% of fleet vehicles to electric or low-emissions vehicles by 2030 and increase charging infrastructure. As of 2024, 13% of global fleet is electric/low-emissions. 58 EVs in U.S. fleet via pilot program, 626 charging points in 40 locations, EV incentives in 10 countries.
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Primary: Green chemistry and solvent substitution Green Chemistry Working Group within Process Chemistry expanded use of greener solvents in manufacturing. Alberta facility switched from dichloromethane to 1,3-dioxolane in equipment cleaning, avoiding large volumes of less sustainable solvent. Goal to reduce hazardous waste stream toxicity.
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Dependent: Sustainable aviation fuel & logistics Gilead sourced sustainable aviation fuels, avoiding 546 MT of GHG emissions in 2024. Also reduced expanded polystyrene (EPS) in cell therapy cold-chain shipping packaging by 24% by weight through redesigned insulation.
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100% renewable electricity by 2025 via RE100, self-generation, vPPA and EACs Gilead is closing in on its target to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2025. As of 2023, 64% of global electricity demand comes from renewable sources. Strategy includes: self-generation from on-site solar arrays (notably in Cork, Ireland and U.S. facilities including Foster City, La Verne and Oceanside) meeting 4% of total electricity demand; green-tariff contracts with electricity suppliers; unbundled Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs); and a first Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) signed in 2024 via Schneider Electric's Energize Program with Thermo Fisher, GSK and Haleon in Spain (369 MW of new solar, online 2026). Gilead is a signatory to Climate Group's RE100.
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Cork manufacturing facility TRUE Gold zero-waste certification Cork facility achieved TRUE Gold certification with 92.3% waste-diversion rate.
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New supplier SBTi KPI added Starting in 2025, Gilead added a new KPI to increase proportion of spend with SBTi-committed suppliers by 10% annually.
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