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Exact Sciences

Exact Sciences Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the molecular diagnostics industry, specialising in cancer screening and diagnostic solutions. Founded in 1995, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of its flagship product, Cologuard, a non-invasive stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening, which has transformed early detection practices. With a strong focus on innovation, Exact Sciences also offers a range of genomic testing services aimed at improving patient outcomes. The company has established a robust market position, recognised for its commitment to advancing cancer care through cutting-edge technology and research. Its unique approach to diagnostics not only enhances screening accuracy but also empowers patients and healthcare providers alike.

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36

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

Exact Sciences's score of 36 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Exact Sciences's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Exact Sciences reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,177,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17,957,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with an additional 6,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with a total of about 37,064,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 12,244,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13,018,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 8,575,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions from the previous year. The 2021 figures showed total emissions of about 25,251,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at the same level. Exact Sciences has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the areas of business travel and waste management, which are significant contributors to their Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Exact Sciences demonstrates a proactive approach to climate commitments, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes while maintaining transparency in their reporting.

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202120222023
Scope 1
12,031,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
12,250,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Exact Sciences'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. Exact Sciences is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Exact Sciences is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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