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Bio Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a leading global provider of life science research and clinical diagnostics products, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1952, the company has established itself as a key player in the biotechnology industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Bio-Rad's core offerings include a diverse range of products such as reagents, instruments, and software for research and clinical applications. Their innovative solutions, particularly in the fields of genomics, proteomics, and quality control, set them apart in a competitive market. Notably, Bio-Rad has achieved recognition for its commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving healthcare outcomes. With a strong market position, Bio-Rad continues to drive progress in the life sciences sector, underscoring its role as a trusted partner for researchers and clinicians worldwide.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Bio Rad's score of 40 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bio Rad's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bio-Rad reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 21,216,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 14,029,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 46.2% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2030. This target reflects a commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. In 2019, Bio-Rad's emissions in the US included approximately 9,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 9,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has disclosed its emissions across various regions, with a total global Scope 3 emissions of approximately 295,930,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding its carbon footprint. Bio-Rad's initiatives demonstrate a proactive stance towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global efforts in combating climate change. The company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting further enhances its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.

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18,420,000
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Scope 2
15,690,000
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Scope 3
314,454,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bio Rad's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low 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 Bio Rad is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Bio Rad 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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