- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events.
- Challenges in sourcing renewable electricity in certain countries due to market structure and regulatory barriers.
- Difficulty in allocating emissions to different customers due to diverse product lines and complex supply chains.
Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 764.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 367.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 397.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 9.0M tCO2e/year. 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
764.8K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
52%
of total energy
Waste
8.8K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
3.7M MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 367.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 397.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.0M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 764.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2016-2022 | 3.5M tCO2e (Location-Based) / 3197709 tCO2e (Market-Based) in 2022 |
| 2008 | 963 thousand metric tons (net) |
| 2007 | 923 thousand metric tons CO2 (includes 400 thousand metric tons from offsets) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 34% compared to 2016 baseline.
- Sourced 52% of electricity from renewable sources.
- Completed 19 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects through the CO2 Capital Relief Program.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Source 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025.
- Expand the Johnson & Johnson Supplier Sustainability Program to include all suppliers by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030 from 2016 levels.
- Reduce absolute upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions by 20% by 2030 from 2016 levels.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions across the value chain by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSupply Chain SustainabilityRenewable Energy