Agilent Technologies, Inc., commonly referred to as Agilent, is a leading player in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. Headquartered in the United States, Agilent operates globally, with significant presence in Europe and Asia. Founded in 1999, the company emerged from the Hewlett-Packard Company and has since achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services. Agilent's core offerings encompass a wide range of products and services, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, and molecular spectroscopy. What sets Agilent apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring that researchers and laboratories have access to cutting-edge technology. With a strong market position, Agilent is recognised for its contributions to scientific research and has received accolades for its customer service and product reliability.
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In 2023, Agilent Technologies, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20,460,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 48,159,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 88,599,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. Notably, business travel accounted for about 10,360,000 kg CO2e, while upstream transportation and distribution contributed approximately 78,239,000 kg CO2e. Agilent has set ambitious climate commitments, with targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By 2030, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30%, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, Agilent has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, targeting a 95% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by the same year. These commitments reflect Agilent's proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The company is focused on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 7,840,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 51,982,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 151,113,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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