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Millipore

Millipore, officially known as Merck Millipore, is a leading player in the life sciences and laboratory supplies industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established itself as a pioneer in filtration, purification, and separation technologies, serving a diverse range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental testing. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Millipore offers an extensive portfolio of core products and services, including advanced filtration systems, chromatography solutions, and bioprocessing technologies. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a trusted partner for researchers and manufacturers worldwide. Notably, Millipore has achieved significant milestones in regulatory compliance and sustainability, reinforcing its reputation as a market leader in the life sciences arena.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Millipore's score of 40 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Millipore's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Millipore reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,236,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 227,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,594,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 1,518,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, Scope 2 emissions down from 242,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reduced from approximately 6,680,000,000 kg CO2e. Millipore's emissions data indicates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or documented any formal climate pledges. The focus on emissions reduction is evident, particularly in the substantial decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions over the past few years, showcasing their ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
1,827,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
325,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
5,103,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Millipore's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Millipore is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Millipore is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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