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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Agilent's score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Agilent's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Agilent Technologies, headquartered in the US, 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. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a total of about 68,619,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Agilent has set ambitious targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By 2030, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30%, using 2019 as the base year. Looking further ahead, Agilent has committed to achieving a 95% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Agilent's dedication to sustainability and its role in mitigating climate change. The company’s efforts are crucial in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, where emissions reduction is increasingly vital.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Agilent's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Agilent's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 18% last year and decreased by approximately 41% 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 56% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 88% 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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