Annual Financial Statements

The report describes a strong 2022 for the company, with Group net sales rising 12.9% to € 22.2 billion. It highlights SBTi-approved targets to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve climate-neutral operations across the value chain by 2040. The company reports 1,667,000 metric tons of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, 20% renewable energy in total consumption, and 64,243 employees worldwide. Sustainability governance is led by the Executive Board and supported by the Merck Sustainability Board.