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Athena Diagnostics, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Athena Diagnostics, Inc., a leading provider of genetic testing services, is headquartered in the United States and operates across various regions, focusing on neurology and rare diseases. Founded in 1991, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the field of molecular diagnostics, achieving significant milestones in genetic testing innovation. Athena Diagnostics offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced genetic testing for neurological disorders, which sets it apart in the industry. Their commitment to accuracy and reliability has earned them a strong market position, making them a trusted partner for healthcare professionals. With a focus on delivering precise diagnostic solutions, Athena Diagnostics continues to contribute to advancements in personalised medicine and patient care.

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How does Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'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.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'s score of 31 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Athena Diagnostics, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Athena Diagnostics has not established any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or relies on the broader corporate framework provided by its parent company. For context, emissions data and climate initiatives may be cascaded from Quest Diagnostics, which is responsible for reporting its own emissions and sustainability efforts. However, specific figures or targets from Quest Diagnostics have not been detailed in the information provided. In summary, while Athena Diagnostics, Inc. does not currently report its own emissions or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate family that may have established climate commitments through its parent organisation, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.

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83,929,000
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Scope 2
145,724,000
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Scope 3
41,299,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'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 Athena Diagnostics, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Employee Commuting
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Business Travel
2%

Athena Diagnostics, Inc.'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.

Athena Diagnostics, Inc. 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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