Dependent: Scope 3 supplier engagement on science-based targets Amgen has an SBTi-validated Scope 3 supplier target to engage 73% of suppliers by spend in key categories to support their adoption of science-based targets by 2027. Science-based goal setting has been embedded into sourcing criteria. Progress described as on track at end of 2024.
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2027 carbon neutrality target (Scope 1+2) Achieve carbon neutrality for Amgen-owned and -operated facilities and operations by 2027 (Scope 1 and 2). At end of 2024, achieved 69% of targeted reduction vs 2019 baseline.
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SBTi Scope 3 supplier engagement target SBTi-validated Scope 3 supplier engagement target: engage with 73% of suppliers by spend in key categories to support their adoption of science-based targets by 2027. Science-based goal setting now part of sourcing criteria.
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40% water consumption reduction by 2027 Reduce water consumption by 40% from 2019 baseline by 2027. Achieved 57% of targeted reduction in 2024.
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75% waste disposed reduction by 2027 Reduce waste disposed by 75% from 2019 baseline by 2027. Achieved 66% of targeted reduction in 2024.
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First use of carbon offsets in inventory In 2024, Amgen began augmenting its emission reduction project portfolio with high-quality Scope 1 carbon emission offsets — 40,000 MT included in 2024 Scope 1 figure of 107,000 MT. This is the first year offsets are baked into reported Scope 1.
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Primary: Commercial fleet electrification — 1,800 EVs by 2027 Amgen increased EV adoption to 687 vehicles across the US, EU, Japan, Australia and South Korea in 2024, moving toward 1,800 EVs (30% of the total fleet) by 2027. In the US, Japan and EU, field-based employees must select all-electric or hybrid vehicles. 2024 fleet carbon emissions were 33% lower than the 2019 baseline.
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Primary: Process water and energy efficiency at manufacturing sites At the Puerto Rico facility (Amgen's largest manufacturing site), process control optimisation reduced potable water consumption by 91,417 m³ in 2024. Across operations, 198,000 m³ of water-saving projects were executed and over 300 MT of waste-reduction projects implemented, even as total throughput grew with the operational footprint.
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Aligned with nine UN SDGs Amgen reports contributing to nine UN SDGs through core business and philanthropy: SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 6 (Clean Water), SDG 7 (Affordable Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 9 (Industry/Innovation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), SDG 17 (Partnerships).
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TRUE Zero Waste Platinum at San Francisco R&D Achieved platinum-level TRUE Zero Waste Certification at San Francisco R&D facility — diverted >90% of nonhazardous waste from landfill/incineration. Over 105 MT diverted in 2024.
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