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Abcam plc, a leading name in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Cambridge, GB. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the life sciences sector, specialising in the production of high-quality antibodies, proteins, and assays. Abcam's innovative approach to research tools has garnered recognition, making it a preferred choice for scientists and researchers worldwide.
With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Abcam is committed to advancing scientific discovery through its extensive product portfolio. The company’s unique offerings, including recombinant antibodies and custom services, set it apart in a competitive market. Abcam's dedication to quality and innovation has led to numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global research community.
+7 vs industry average
Abcam’s score of 49 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Abcam, a UK-based Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported approximately 5,265,000 kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024. This includes 473,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 mobile combustion and 1,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 fugitive emissions. Scope 2 market-based emissions were 2,745,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled 91,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, Abcam's total emissions were approximately 3,908,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 mobile combustion at 618,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions at 185,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 market-based emissions for 2023 were 3,105,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2022, Abcam's total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 102,263,000 kg CO2e. This comprised 1,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 97,669,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
For 2021, total emissions were around 87,856,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,111,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,113,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 82,632,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 55,008,000 kg CO2e, including 1,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Abcam inherits its SBTi reduction targets from its ultimate parent company, Beckman Coulter, Inc., reflecting a cascaded commitment to climate action. The company's own performance data is reported directly.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Abcam yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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