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Amyris

Amyris, Inc., a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2003. The company operates primarily in the renewable chemicals and sustainable ingredients sector, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for various industries, including personal care, cosmetics, and nutrition. Amyris is renowned for its unique approach to synthetic biology, leveraging advanced fermentation technology to produce high-quality, sustainable products. Its core offerings include clean beauty ingredients and bio-based alternatives to traditional chemicals, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Amyris has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major brands and recognition for its contributions to the bioeconomy. The company continues to solidify its position as a pioneer in the renewable materials industry, driving the transition towards a more sustainable future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Amyris'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.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Amyris's score of 28 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amyris's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Amyris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,508,190 kg CO2e, which includes 1,520,460 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,987,730 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for that year. Amyris has made commitments to reduce emissions intensity, particularly at its Aprinnova facility, where it achieved a reduction of about 3,210 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2021. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports. Overall, Amyris is focused on improving its emissions performance, but further details on long-term climate commitments or specific reduction targets are not available. The company continues to operate within the context of the global push for sustainability and carbon neutrality, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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2018201920202021
Scope 1
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0,000,000
Scope 2
1,923,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
5,387,050
0,000,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amyris's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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. Amyris is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Amyris is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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