- Business activities contribute to negative environmental impacts (GHG emissions and waste generation).
- Stringent regulatory requirements across several areas.
- Climate change-related hazards and human rights violations in the supply chain.
Merz Therapeutics GmbH, Georg Simons GmbH, Merz Pharma Austria GmbH, Merz Therapeutics Iberia SL, Merz Therapeutics Nordics AB, Merz Pharma France S.A.S., Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l., Merz Pharma UK Ltd., Merz Pharma (Schweiz) AG, Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC, Merz Pharma Canada Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Merz Therapeutics GmbH, Georg Simons GmbH, Merz Pharma Austria GmbH, Merz Therapeutics Iberia SL, Merz Therapeutics Nordics AB, Merz Pharma France S.A.S., Merz Pharma Italia S.r.l., Merz Pharma UK Ltd., Merz Pharma (Schweiz) AG, Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC, Merz Pharma Canada Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 139.6K t CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.1K t CO2e; Scope 2: 770.97 t CO2e; Scope 3: 36.8K t 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
139.6K t CO2e
2023
Waste
308.2 t
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 2.1K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 770.97 t CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 36.8K t CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Expanded and refined emission category analysis based on the GHG Protocol, improving data accuracy.
- Established detailed reduction roadmaps for top two carbon-emitting locations (Frankfurt headquarters and Raleigh office).
- Developed a Carbon Reduction Catalogue to empower local sustainability champions.
- Integrated environmental sustainability criteria and energy efficiency considerations into office space reconstruction.
- Collected comprehensive waste data from all locations, quantifying annual waste generation and categorizing waste types.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon footprint by 90% across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035 (Note: This is not a Science-Based Target yet).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 24% reduction in total waste and a 76% recycling rate by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Mindful Treatment of Our EnvironmentAttractive & Future-proof EmployerWorking Together for the Good of PatientsImpact-Driven Responsible Business