- Climate change and its potential impacts on human health and access to medicines
- Counterfeit medicines posing a significant risk to patient health and safety
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (e.g., the July 2023 tornado in Rocky Mount, NC)
- Addressing inequities in health outcomes among populations
Pfizer Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Pfizer Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.09 million metric tons CO₂e (Scope 1 & 2). 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
1.09 million metric tons CO₂e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
10%
of total energy
Water Usage
31.9 million cubic meters (withdrawal)
2023
Waste
79.9 thousand metric tons (hazardous)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.09 million metric tons CO₂e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 1.14 million metric tons CO2e |
| 2021 | 1.2K thousand metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 13.9% Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2019 baseline
- Executed renewable electricity virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) to cover the equivalent of Pfizer’s purchased electricity for its manufacturing, research and development (R&D), and commercial sites in the European Union.
- 51% of our suppliers by spend have or have committed to develop science-based GHG emissions reduction targets.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% from a 2019 baseline by 2030
- Source 80% of electricity from renewables by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Source 100% of electricity from renewables by 2030
- Reduce emissions from upstream transportation and distribution by 10% and from business travel by 25% by 2025 from a 2019 baseline
- Drive 64% of our suppliers of goods and services by spend to also set science-based GHG emission reduction goals by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve the voluntary Net Zero standard by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeColleague diversity, equity, and inclusionEquitable access and pricingProduct innovationBusiness ethicsProduct quality and safety