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Verified June 2026ESG & Sustainability Profile
Key Facts
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Merck & Co. is a leading global pharmaceutical company that has made notable advancements in ESG initiatives. The company has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction, with a focus on sustainable manufacturing and a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Merck’s ESG rating is supported by its developing work in cancer treatments and other life-saving medications, as well as its focus on global health access. However, Merck has faced criticism related to the high cost of its medicines and the accessibility of its treatments in low-income countries. Its ESG score is also impacted by concerns about its pricing policies and governance practices, including transparency around drug patents. For a full overview of Merck’s ESG practices, refer to the latest Merck ESG report, which...
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Key Insights
Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2045
19 years to achieve
Science Based Targets approved
Validated emissions reduction pathway
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
Merck & Co Inc ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
| Provider | Coverage | Details |
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Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
ESG Rating Provider Coverage
MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCoverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for Merck & Co Inc. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
4 items4 ESG news items tracked · 4 from KnowESG editorial · 0 from wire sources

Dr. Eliav Barr is appointed head of global clinical development and chief medical officer at Merck

Merck Shares Priorities and Strategy for Environmental, Social, and Governance

Company executives highlight ESG performance and priorities

Merck will host a conference to discuss long-term environmental, social, and governance priorities
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