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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
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Affymetrix Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Affymetrix Inc., a leading name in the biotechnology industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1992, the company has pioneered advancements in microarray technology, significantly impacting genomics and personalised medicine. Affymetrix is renowned for its innovative products, including GeneChip® microarrays and the Axiom® genotyping platform, which offer unparalleled accuracy and scalability for genetic analysis. These core services enable researchers to conduct high-throughput genomic studies, making Affymetrix a preferred choice among scientists and institutions worldwide. With a strong market position, Affymetrix has achieved numerous milestones, including collaborations with leading research organisations and contributions to significant scientific discoveries, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the life sciences sector.

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94

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Affymetrix Inc.'s score of 94 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Affymetrix Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Affymetrix Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which means that any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation. Affymetrix Inc. does not have documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. However, it is important to note that the climate initiatives and performance metrics may be influenced by the sustainability strategies of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which operates at a cascade level of 4 in relation to Affymetrix. As a subsidiary, Affymetrix may align with the broader climate commitments and targets set by Thermo Fisher Scientific, which are likely to include industry-standard practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. However, without specific data or targets from Affymetrix itself, a detailed assessment of its individual climate commitments remains unavailable.

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Scope 1
321,190,000
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Scope 2
486,151,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Affymetrix Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Affymetrix Inc.'s primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Affymetrix Inc.'s Location?

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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 Affymetrix Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Affymetrix Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Affymetrix Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 26% last year and decreased by approximately 37% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
Use of Sold Products
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
13%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
3%
Business Travel
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Affymetrix Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Affymetrix Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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