Thorlabs
Thorlabs, Inc., a leading provider of photonics equipment, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operational regions across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the optics and photonics industry, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to research and development needs. Thorlabs is renowned for its innovative solutions, including optical components, laser systems, and imaging equipment, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of scientific research. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has earned it a strong market position, making it a preferred choice among professionals in academia and industry alike. With a focus on continuous improvement and technological advancement, Thorlabs remains at the forefront of the photonics sector.
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Thorlabs's score of 28 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Thorlabs's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Thorlabs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 585,972,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,619,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,927,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 573,426,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest components of Scope 3 emissions stem from purchased goods and services (about 468,570,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 25,389,000 kg CO2e). Thorlabs has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a formal commitment made in 2023. This long-term target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a strategic approach to reducing their carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards this goal, although specific near-term reduction targets have not been disclosed. Overall, Thorlabs's climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change within the technology hardware and equipment sector, aiming for substantial reductions in their carbon emissions over the coming decades.
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Add to project| 2021 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,619,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,927,000 |
| Scope 3 | 573,426,000 |
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