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Ginkgo

Ginkgo Bioworks, often referred to simply as Ginkgo, is a pioneering biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, Ginkgo has established itself as a leader in the field of synthetic biology, focusing on designing custom microbes for a variety of applications across industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and food production. With major operational regions spanning North America and beyond, Ginkgo's innovative platform enables the rapid development of biological products. Their core offerings include engineered organisms that can produce valuable compounds, setting them apart through their unique approach to bioengineering. Notable achievements include significant partnerships and collaborations that have propelled Ginkgo to a prominent market position, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of biotechnology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ginkgo's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ginkgo's score of 25 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ginkgo's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ginkgo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,314,074 kg CO2e, comprising 1,060,819 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,254,255 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Ginkgo's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions in their operations. As a leader in the biotechnology sector, Ginkgo is positioned to make significant contributions to climate action, although further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance their sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
1,060,819
Scope 2
2,254,255
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ginkgo's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Ginkgo is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ginkgo is not committed to any 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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