Gilead Sciences — 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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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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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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Gilead received AEE 2024 International Award for corporate energy management.
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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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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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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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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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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 facility achieved TRUE Gold certification with 92.3% waste-diversion rate.
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Starting in 2025, Gilead added a new KPI to increase proportion of spend with SBTi-committed suppliers by 10% annually.
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Gilead's 2024 Responsible Business and Impact Report (formerly known as Gilead's ESG Impact Report).
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In 2024, Gilead surpassed its annualized energy reduction KPI of 15.5M kWh, achieving 16.6M kWh in savings ($1.8M cost savings). Reductions came from retro-commissioning (6.8M kWh), BMS optimization (4.8M kWh), facility optimization (3.4M kWh), HVAC optimization (1.3M kWh) and decommissioning. La Verne site lowered Water for Injection (WFI) system temperatures, saving 355,785 kWh/year. My Green Lab program has certified labs across six locations with 770+ participating scientists.
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Gilead has earned 31 building certifications since 2016, including in 2024: six new certifications (LEED Silver/Gold for Foster City labs, NJ, DC, Sao Paolo Commercial Interiors; WELL Gold for Foster City Wellbeing Center). New Foster City research facility targeting ILFI Zero Carbon certification, 50% water savings vs baseline, 85% construction waste diversion, 10-60% recycled content for highest-impact materials.
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2021· 5 events
Gilead established SBTi-approved targets: 46% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 and 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, vs 2019 baseline.
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Gilead committed to achieving carbon net-zero operational GHG emissions by 2030.
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Reduce potable water use at owned facilities by 30% by 2030 vs 2019 baseline; achieve water neutrality in water-stressed regions by 2030.
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Gilead committed to RE100 to achieve 100% renewable electricity in operations by 2025.
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100% product packaging widely recyclable or reusable; 30% post-consumer recycled content in all plastic packaging by 2025; 70% recycled content paper from sustainably managed forests by 2025; eliminate single-use plastics by 2025.
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