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Avantor, Inc., a leading name in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1904, the company has established itself as a key player in the life sciences and advanced technologies sectors, providing essential products and services that support research and development across various industries.
With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Avantor offers a diverse range of core products, including high-quality laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart, ensuring that customers receive reliable solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Recognised for their market leadership, Avantor has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance their product portfolio and global reach. As a trusted partner in the scientific community, Avantor continues to drive advancements in laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
-6 vs industry average
Avantor’s score of 52 is lower than 44% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Avantor, a US-headquartered analytical laboratory instrument manufacturer, reported its latest Scope 1 emissions for 2025 as 36,893,000 kg CO2e and its market-based Scope 2 emissions as 31,176,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 36,545,000 kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were 34,849,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 40,743,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 34,079,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 2,417,360,000 kg CO2e.
Avantor has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Avantor has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe, and further aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products for sold fossil fuels by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Previously, the company had an environmental sustainability target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 15% by 2025, from a 2019 baseline. All emissions data and commitments are directly from Avantor, Inc.
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50% reduction in Scope 2
Avantor, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
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50% reduction in Scope 1
Avantor, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
Avantor also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
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