- COVID-19 pandemic impacts on economies and healthcare systems, growing health disparities and inflation, growing impact of climate change
- War in Ukraine created urgent needs and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of colleagues and their families was a priority, as well as providing essential medicines to those in need.
- Supply chain disruptions due to global unrest and inflation
Viatris Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Viatris Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 727 thousand metric tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 333.3 thousand metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 393.8 thousand metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 44.7 thousand metric tons CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
727 thousand metric tons CO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
5.0%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.6K thousand m3
2022
Waste
80.57 thousand metric tons
2022
Energy Use
1.9K GWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 333.3 thousand metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 393.8 thousand metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 44.7 thousand metric tons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) independently assessed and approved near-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 and scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030
- Reduced water withdrawal by almost 7% in 2022.
- Sent 35,700 metric tons of waste to waste-to-energy facilities for use as an alternative fuel source; 75% of this came from our API facilities located in India.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Provide antiretroviral (ARV) therapy equivalent to a total of 30 million patients, including more than 2 million children living with HIV/AIDS, between 2022 and the end of 2025.
- Engage at least 90% of employees globally on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning by the end of 2023.
- Perform water risk assessments for all locations in high or extremely high water stress areas as identified by the World Resource Institute and identify appropriate water conservation initiatives by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Impact 100 million patients via healthcare professional (HCP) education and outreach regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and other important chronic conditions to improve outcomes through the NCD Academy by the end of 2025.
- Increase diversity in management: Increase women’s representation in senior management globally to at least 35% by the end of 2027. At least double Black representation in all management levels in the U.S. by the end of 2027. At least double Hispanic/Latinx representation in senior management in the U.S. by the end of 2027.
- Achieve a 50% increase in the number of zero landfill locations by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Viatris commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Viatris also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% within the same timeframe.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Access and Global HealthDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)Environment