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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.

30

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 30 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. In 2020, Amyris's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 2 emissions at about 2,609,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 11,203,140 kg CO2e. This indicates a focus on reducing emissions intensity, particularly at their Aprinnova facility, where they reported a reduction of about 2,590 kg CO2e per tonne produced. Despite these figures, Amyris has not set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to work on initiatives aimed at improving emissions intensity, reflecting a commitment to sustainability within the biomanufacturing sector.

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Scope 2
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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. This request for Amyris is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Amyris is participating in some 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
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