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Carbios

Carbios, a pioneering French biotechnology company, is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Founded in 2011, Carbios focuses on the development of innovative solutions for the plastics and textile industries, particularly through its groundbreaking enzymatic recycling technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful demonstration of its PET plastic recycling process, which utilises enzymes to break down plastics into their original monomers. Carbios stands out in the market with its unique approach to sustainability, offering a circular economy solution that addresses the global plastic waste crisis. With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, the company has garnered recognition for its advancements in biorecycling, positioning itself as a leader in the biotechnology sector. Through its core services, Carbios aims to revolutionise the way plastics are recycled, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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33

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Carbios's score of 33 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carbios's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Carbios reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,123,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 6,123,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 4,862,000 kg CO2e, comprising 68,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 37,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 4,757,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. In 2021, Carbios's emissions were approximately 2,647,000 kg CO2e, with 40,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 120,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 2,500,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Despite the increase in emissions over the years, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Carbios. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, but specific reduction commitments have not been outlined.

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Scope 1
40,000
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000,000
Scope 2
120,000
00,000
000,000
Scope 3
2,500,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carbios's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Carbios is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Carbios 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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