Public Profile

Nlight

Nlight, Inc., commonly referred to as Nlight, is a leading provider of advanced laser and photonic solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a key player in the industrial laser market, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Nlight specialises in high-performance fibre lasers and laser systems, catering to a diverse range of applications including materials processing, aerospace, and medical devices. Their innovative products, characterised by exceptional efficiency and reliability, set them apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong commitment to research and development, Nlight has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of groundbreaking laser technologies that enhance productivity and precision. The company’s reputation for quality and performance has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the photonics industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nlight's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Copper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Nlight's score of 8 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nlight's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Nlight, headquartered in the US, reported a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 0.0023 kg CO2e per $1 million of total corporate revenue, reflecting their operational impact. However, specific total emissions data for that year is not disclosed. The company has not established formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. Nlight's emissions primarily fall under Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from their facilities. As the company continues to grow, it is crucial for them to enhance transparency regarding their overall emissions and to set ambitious reduction targets to align with industry standards and climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nlight's primary industry is Copper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nlight is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nlight is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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