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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 13 days ago

American Science and Engineering, Inc.

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American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the security and inspection industry. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a pioneer in advanced X-ray imaging technology, serving critical sectors such as aviation, border security, and military applications. AS&E is renowned for its innovative products, including the Z Backscatter™ and the SmartCheck™ systems, which provide unparalleled detection capabilities for concealed threats. With a strong presence in North America and significant operations in international markets, AS&E has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in security technology. As a trusted partner for government and commercial clients, American Science and Engineering, Inc. continues to set the standard for safety and security solutions worldwide.

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How does American Science and Engineering, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

35

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

American Science and Engineering, Inc.'s score of 35 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Science and Engineering, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from OSI Systems, Inc.

American Science and Engineering, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of OSI Systems, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from American Science and Engineering, Inc., it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, OSI Systems, Inc. This relationship suggests that any climate initiatives or targets may be aligned with those of OSI Systems, although specific details are not provided. As a subsidiary, American Science and Engineering, Inc. may benefit from the broader sustainability strategies and commitments of OSI Systems, Inc., which could include industry-standard climate initiatives. However, without explicit data or commitments from American Science and Engineering, the specifics of their climate strategy remain unclear.

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20222024
Scope 1
10,060,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
17,856,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,700,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Science and Engineering, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 American Science and Engineering, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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