- Slower than expected patient growth in key markets due to the prolonged effects of pandemic-driven mortality issues from COVID-19.
- Only 53% of suppliers, by spend, committed to Baxter’s Ethics & Compliance Standards in 2023.
- 2% increase in water usage compared with 2022 due to process changes and increased production at some sites.
Baxter International Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Baxter International Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.0M 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
4.0M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
33%
of total energy
Water Usage
14.9M m3/year
2023
Waste
78.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.0M MWh/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.0M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 6.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 598.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 4.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 4.9 million metric tons CO2e |
| 2018 | 5.2M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 4.1% compared with 2022 and 4.6% compared with the base year 2020.
- Completed 150 energy-conservation projects estimated to reduce GHG emissions by approximately 21,100 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent per year beginning in 2024.
- 33% of energy use for operations was derived from renewable sources in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for our direct operations by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Empower Our PatientsProtect Our PlanetChampion Our People and Communities