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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 80% 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 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,236,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 227,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,594,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 6,680,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,518,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 242,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6,680,000,000 kg CO2e. Millipore has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. As the industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon footprints, Millipore's comprehensive emissions reporting is crucial for stakeholders assessing its environmental performance.

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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
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