- COVID-19 pandemic impacting employee health and safety, clinical trials, and supply chain
- Underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority patients in clinical trials
- Barriers to access to medicines and healthcare
- Climate change and its impact on lung health
- Cybersecurity threats
Amgen Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Amgen Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 155.0K MT CO2Eq. 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
155.0K MT CO2Eq
2021
Renewable Energy
79%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.2M CM
2021
Waste
10.3K MT
2021
Energy Use
3.2M GJ
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 79% renewable energy share in total electricity consumption (up from 41% in 2020)
- Reduced carbon emissions by 36% from 2020
- Exceeded goals for carbon, water, and waste reductions in 2021
- Announced aspiration to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in operations by 2027, along with 40% reduction in water use and 75% reduction in waste disposed
- Issued its first-ever green bond, raising $750 million to support environmental sustainability aspirations
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for Amgen-owned and operated facilities and operations by 2027
- Reduce water consumption by 40% from a 2019 baseline by 2027
- Reduce waste disposed by 75% from a 2019 baseline by 2027
- Convert 30% of sales fleet vehicles to electric vehicles by 2027
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilityDiversity, Inclusion & BelongingAccess to MedicinesHealth EquityCorporate GovernanceBusiness EthicsEthical ResearchPatient Safety & Product QualityCybersecurity & Data PrivacyResponsible SourcingCommunity InvestmentHuman Capital Management