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Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Applera Corporation, a prominent player in the biotechnology and life sciences sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, the company has made significant strides in genomic research and molecular biology, particularly through its innovative products and services. Applera is best known for its pioneering work in DNA sequencing and analysis, which has positioned it as a leader in the genomics industry. With a strong focus on advancing scientific discovery, Applera's core offerings include cutting-edge sequencing technologies and bioinformatics solutions that cater to researchers and healthcare professionals. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the successful spin-off of Celera Corporation, which further solidified its market position. Applera's commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive its reputation as a trusted partner in the life sciences community.

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94

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

Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation's score of 94 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Applera Corp., prior to the spin-off of Celera Corporation, does not currently report any specific carbon emissions data. As of the latest available information, there are no recorded emissions figures in kg CO2e, indicating a lack of publicly disclosed data on their carbon footprint. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. These commitments are cascaded from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. at a cascade level of 6. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been detailed for Applera Corp. itself. While Applera Corp. does not have its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is important to note that it aligns with broader industry standards and practices as part of its parent company's sustainability efforts. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that Applera Corp. may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or reporting framework.

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486,151,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation's Location?

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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 Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 15% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all 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

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Use of Sold Products
12%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation'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.

Applera Corp., Prior to Spin-off of Celera Corporation 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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