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Danaher Corporation

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Danaher Corporation, a leading global science and technology innovator, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Danaher operates primarily in the life sciences, diagnostics, and environmental sectors, providing advanced solutions that enhance productivity and improve quality. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of core products and services, which include analytical instruments, medical devices, and water quality systems. Danaher's commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart in the competitive landscape. With a robust market position, the corporation has achieved significant milestones, including numerous acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and reach, solidifying its status as a key player in the global market.

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41

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Danaher Corporation's score of 41 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Danaher Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Danaher Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 109,046,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 97,234,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a combined total of about 206,280,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 106,441,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 129,618,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), leading to a total of about 236,058,000 kg CO2e. Danaher has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% on an absolute basis by 2032, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target reflects a long-term strategy to enhance sustainability and mitigate climate impact. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Danaher is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), having committed to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment underscores the company's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors. Overall, Danaher Corporation's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate a proactive approach to sustainability, with clear targets for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years.

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Scope 2
219,166,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Danaher Corporation's primary industry is Chemicals nec, 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. This request for Danaher Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Danaher Corporation is participating in some 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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