- Scope 3 carbon emissions increased by 4% vs 2022 baseline
- Virgin petroleum-based plastic footprint increased by 3% compared to 2022 baseline
- Limited recyclability of consumer health waste in current waste infrastructure
Haleon plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Haleon plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5 million tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 60 thousand tonnes of CO2e; Scope 2: 7 thousand tonnes of CO2e (market-based), 142 thousand tonnes of CO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 2.3K thousand tonnes of 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
2.5 million tonnes CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
53%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.18 million m3
2023
Energy Use
697 GWh
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). | 60 thousand tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7 thousand tonnes of CO2e (market-based), 142 thousand tonnes of CO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.3K thousand tonnes of CO2e |
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 | 2.5 million tonnes CO2e |
| 2022 | 192.0K tCO2e (location-based Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-12 to 2022-11 | 191 thousands of tonnes CO₂e (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 48% reduction in net Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions vs a 2020 baseline
- 70% recycle-ready packaging
- Achieved first water-neutral site in Cape Town
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce use of virgin petroleum-based plastic by 10% by 2025
- Develop solutions for all product packaging to be recycle-ready by 2025
- Achieve AWS standard certification at all manufacturing sites by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from source to sale by 42% by 2030
- Reduce use of virgin petroleum-based plastic by a third by 2030
- Achieve water neutrality at manufacturing sites in water-stressed basins by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions from source to sale by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health inclusivityEnvironmentUpholding our standards