- Increased cost for raw materials and scarcity of natural resources
- Potential impacts of drought on our locations in California and coastal flooding near our key facilities in Boston’s Seaport District
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based). By scope: Scope 1: 7.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 474.1K 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
12.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based)
2023
Renewable Energy
49%
of total energy
Water Usage
169.3 megaliters/year
2023
Waste
1.7K tons/year
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). | 7.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 474.1K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 53% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2014
- 82% green-certified square footage in our buildings
- 100% renewable energy at our International Headquarters and R&D facility in the U.K.
- A- score on 2023 Climate Change survey for demonstrating environmental leadership
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42 percent by 2032
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Improve the Lives of People With Serious DiseasesFoster a Culture of Innovation, Integrity and InclusionCarefully Manage Our Operations and Environmental FootprintMake a Positive Impact in the Communities Where We Are Located