[...] which was described under Principles 1 and 2. The policy document for operational environmental protection is the EHS Policy described under Principles 3,4, 5, and 6. We aim to continually improve our performance as well as to use energy, water and materials economically and efficiently. In addition to this, we want to boost our energy efficiency in order to reduce CO2 emissions, thus contributing to global climate change mitigation. We have set ourselves a goal of reducing direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 20% by 2020 (relative to the 2006 baseline). In 2013, as in 2012 and 2011, the Executive Board earmarked around EUR 10 million for [...]

Environmental management XLS Download Spending on environmental protection, safety and health (€ million) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Spending 131 140 141 146 142 These figures include both investments in as well as internal and external spending on waste and wastewater management, water, occupational safety, fire protection, noise reduction, air pollution prevention, decontamination, preservation of nature and the landscape, climate protection, and energy efficiency. Greenhouse gas emissions XLS Download Total greenhouse gas emissions (metric kilotons) (Scope 1 and 2 of the GHG Protocol)* in kt 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 * In line with the Greenhouse [...]

[...] of new acquisitions Ongoing Include the production sites of AZ Electronic Materials End of 2015 Goals: Climate protection Strategic goal Action By? Progress in 2013 Status Reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, by 20% (2006 baseline) Systematically examine the energy consumption at the sites End of 2020 The systematic examination of production plants for energy-saving potential was continued in Darmstadt and Gernsheim. In addition, energy checks were conducted at the Aubonne and Vevey sites. Identify and implement potential ways to save energy End of 2020 The Executive Board has allocated a further € [...]