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Abcam

Abcam plc, commonly known as Abcam, is a leading life sciences company headquartered in Cambridge, GB. Founded in 1998, Abcam has established itself as a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality antibodies and related products. With a strong focus on research and development, the company serves a global market, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Abcam's core offerings include a vast range of antibodies, proteins, and assays, which are renowned for their specificity and reliability. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner for researchers in academia and industry alike. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of over one million products, making Abcam a go-to resource for scientists seeking advanced tools for their research.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Abcam's score of 39 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abcam's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Abcam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,263,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 102,263,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 4,594,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company’s emissions were approximately 87,858,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,111,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,113,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 82,633,000 kg CO2e. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for that year were around 5,224,000 kg CO2e. Abcam has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions, nor have they committed to any science-based targets. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact.

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202020212022
Scope 1
1,554,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
3,198,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
50,256,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abcam's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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 Abcam is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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