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Genscript Biotech

Genscript Biotech Corporation, commonly referred to as Genscript, is a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2002, Genscript has established itself as a pioneer in the fields of gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, and antibody development, serving a diverse range of industries including pharmaceuticals, academia, and diagnostics. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Genscript offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes custom gene and protein production, CRISPR gene editing, and molecular biology tools. The company is renowned for its innovative approach and high-quality products, which have positioned it as a trusted partner in the global biotech landscape. Genscript's commitment to advancing scientific research has led to numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the biotechnology sector.

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34

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

Genscript Biotech's score of 34 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Genscript Biotech's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Genscript Biotech reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 48821780 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 85858740 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 314658760 kg CO2e, bringing the total emissions from all scopes to about 97949660 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2024, the company’s emissions showed a slight decrease in Scope 1, with approximately 39376800 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased to about 114034820 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also rose to approximately 387589810 kg CO2e, indicating a growing carbon footprint across their operations. Despite these figures, Genscript Biotech has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the biotechnology sector, particularly as companies face increasing scrutiny regarding their environmental impact.

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1,752,700
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Scope 2
13,782,800
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Genscript Biotech 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
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