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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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41

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Abcam's score of 41 is higher than 91% 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, with 1,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 97,669,000 kg CO2e, were classified under Scope 3, indicating significant indirect emissions associated with their value chain. Comparatively, in 2021, Abcam's total emissions were around 87,856,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,111,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 4,113,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a notable increase in emissions year-on-year, particularly in Scope 3, which rose from approximately 82,632,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Abcam has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company’s emissions intensity ratio has shown fluctuations, with a reported carbon intensity of 0.0127 tCO2e per £m revenue in 2022, indicating ongoing efforts to manage their carbon footprint relative to revenue generation.

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202020212022
Scope 1
1,554,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,198,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,752,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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 Abcam is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Abcam 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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