Agilent Sustainability Profile
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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Agilent's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Agilent Technologies, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 162.0 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 29.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 50.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 82.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods, capital goods, upstream transportation, business travel, and employee commuting, all measured from a 2019 baseline. Agilent's long-term commitment includes a target to achieve a 95% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards its net-zero emissions goal by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 108,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Agilent's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Agilent's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 46% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 51% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Agilent'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.
Agilent has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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