Labcorp, officially known as Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, is a leading global life sciences company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, Labcorp has established itself as a key player in the diagnostics and drug development sectors, with a strong presence across North America and Europe. The company offers a comprehensive range of laboratory services, including clinical laboratory testing, drug development, and genomic testing. Labcorp's commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart, providing healthcare professionals with critical insights to improve patient outcomes. Recognised for its extensive test menu and advanced technologies, Labcorp has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of pioneering diagnostic solutions. With a robust market position, Labcorp continues to drive advancements in healthcare, making it a trusted partner for patients and providers alike.
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Labcorp's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Labcorp reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,382,345,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 182,265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 149,702,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, including purchased goods and services (625,075,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (241,621,000 kg CO2e). Labcorp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and downstream transportation within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Labcorp's emissions data and reduction targets reflect its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 173,797,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 175,982,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 909,611,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Labcorp 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.