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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 8 months ago

Alere Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Alere Inc., a prominent player in the diagnostics industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1999, Alere has established itself as a leader in rapid diagnostic testing, particularly in areas such as infectious diseases, cardiology, and toxicology. The company is renowned for its innovative point-of-care testing solutions, which provide timely and accurate results, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions swiftly. Alere's commitment to advancing healthcare through technology has led to significant milestones, including the development of unique products that enhance patient outcomes. With a strong market position, Alere Inc. continues to be recognised for its contributions to the healthcare sector, making it a trusted name in diagnostics worldwide.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Alere Inc.'s score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alere Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Abbott Laboratories

Alere Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Alere Inc. has not established its own reduction targets or climate pledges, it is important to note that any potential targets or initiatives may be cascaded from Abbott Laboratories. Abbott has set science-based targets (SBTi) that guide its subsidiaries in aligning with global climate goals. However, specific details regarding these targets for Alere Inc. are not disclosed. In summary, Alere Inc. lacks publicly available emissions data and specific climate commitments, relying on the broader initiatives of its parent company, Abbott Laboratories, for guidance on sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 2
691,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Alere Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Alere Inc.'s Location?

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

Alere Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Capital Goods
6%
Use of Sold Products
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Alere 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.

Alere 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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