Merck: Environmental Sustainability

We consider the impacts of our operations and strive to operate our business sustainably to support the health of our planet and its people.

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Innovation & Technology

Unexpected Inspiration for More Sustainable Drug Development at Merck
Inspiration for a greener world can come from unexpected places. For Merck scientist, François Lévesque, it came from the pet store. This is the amazing story of how creativity and Green Chemistry made drug development more sustainable.

Sustainable Development Goals

Merck is Safeguarding the Environment Through Green Chemistry
Protecting the environment is a key part of our commitment to operating responsibly. We believe a healthy planet is essential to human and animal health, as well as to the sustainability of our business.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Ranked No. 1 in the Pharmaceutical Industry Among Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023
Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 1 in the pharmaceutical industry and advancing 38 spots in the overall rankings from last year.

Environment

Climate Change: How It's Affecting Your Health and How Businesses Can Help Fight This Global Crisis
Climate change doesn’t only affect the health of our planet — it also impacts the health of our people.

Events, Media & Communications

Merck to Hold Event to Discuss Long-Term Environmental, Social & Governance Priorities
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, provided additional details today of the company’s virtual Investor Event in which its senior management team will discuss Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) priorities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Merck Issues $1 Billion Inaugural Sustainability Bond
Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced its inaugural issuance of a $1 billion sustainability bond, which was part of an $8 billion underwritten public offering of notes that closed on Dec. 10, 2021.

Environment

Merck Accelerates Climate Goals; Announces Carbon Neutrality in Operations by 2025
100% Renewable Energy Goal to be Achieved 15 Years Ahead of Schedule; Includes Three New Virtual Power Purchase Agreements

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck earns 2020 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award
Merck received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. Merck has been named a Partner of the Year for 15 years in a row...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

American Chemical Society Presents Merck with Green Chemistry Challenge Award
We're proud to be named a winner of the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Challenge Award.

Environment

Merck INFOGRAPHIC | Finding New Ways to Reduce Our Environmental Impact and Promote Sustainability
The world’s resources are finite. Over the next few decades the demand for energy, clean water and natural resources will increase substantially due to population growth and economic development. As a result, there will be fewer resources available to support the world’s growin
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