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Aquaporin

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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30

Industry Average

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25

Industry Benchmark

Aquaporin's score of 30 is higher than 88% 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 2023, Aquaporin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 484,000 kg CO2e, comprising 333,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 463,000 kg CO2e, with 285,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Over the past few years, Aquaporin's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 533,000 kg CO2e (331,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). In 2020, the company reported 396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 alone, while in 2019, total emissions were about 748,000 kg CO2e, with 437,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 311,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Despite these figures, Aquaporin has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its operational efficiencies and sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aquaporin'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 Aquaporin is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aquaporin 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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