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Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., commonly known as Charles River, is a leading provider of essential products and services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a global reach that enhances its service delivery. Founded in 1947, Charles River has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its preclinical and clinical services. The company specialises in drug discovery, safety assessment, and laboratory services, providing unique solutions that streamline the research process. Its commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the life sciences sector. With a robust portfolio that includes in vivo and in vitro testing, Charles River Laboratories is recognised for its expertise and reliability, making it a preferred choice for organisations seeking to advance their research and development efforts.

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53

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Charles River Laboratories's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Charles River Laboratories's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 423,884,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 90,002,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 45,976,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 423,884,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, where total emissions were approximately 395,537,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 334,829,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Charles River Laboratories plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2030, with 2019 as the baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Charles River Laboratories is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 1% in 2018 to 100% by 2030, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action. The company’s proactive approach reflects its recognition of the importance of reducing carbon emissions across its operations and value chain.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Charles River Laboratories'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 Charles River Laboratories is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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