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Aquaporin Sustainability Profile

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Aquaporin A/S, headquartered in Denmark (DK), is a pioneering company in the water technology industry, specialising in the development of innovative membrane solutions. Founded in 2001, Aquaporin has made significant strides in harnessing the natural properties of aquaporins—proteins that facilitate water transport across cell membranes. The company focuses on areas such as water purification, desalination, and industrial processes, offering unique products that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Aquaporin's proprietary technology sets it apart, enabling superior water permeability and selectivity. With a strong market position, Aquaporin has garnered recognition for its commitment to addressing global water challenges, making it a key player in the quest for sustainable water solutions.

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43

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Aquaporin's score of 43 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aquaporin's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aquaporin A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 442,000 kg CO2e, comprising 292,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were about 484,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 333,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at 151,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Aquaporin has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2022 recorded at approximately 463,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 at about 543,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Aquaporin has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which often represents a significant portion of total emissions in many industries. As of now, Aquaporin's climate commitments appear to be focused on direct and indirect emissions from its operations, with no cascading data from a parent organization. Overall, Aquaporin's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate responsibility, although further commitments and targets could enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
437,000
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Scope 2
311,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Aquaporin's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aquaporin's primary industry is Research Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aquaporin'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 Aquaporin is in DK, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aquaporin'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.

Aquaporin 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
Reduction Actions

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