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Guardant Health

Guardant Health, Inc., a leading precision oncology company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly established itself in the biotechnology industry, focusing on non-invasive cancer detection and monitoring through advanced genomic testing. Guardant Health is renowned for its flagship product, the Guardant360® test, which provides comprehensive genomic profiling of solid tumours using a simple blood draw. This innovative approach allows for personalised treatment strategies, setting the company apart in the competitive landscape of cancer diagnostics. With a strong market position, Guardant Health has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and contributions to pivotal clinical trials. Its commitment to transforming cancer care through cutting-edge technology continues to drive its success in the oncology sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Guardant Health'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.

57

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

Guardant Health's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Guardant Health's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Guardant Health reported total carbon emissions of approximately 138,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 43,830,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 79,897,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 42,346,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 78,140,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. Guardant Health is actively engaged in sustainability efforts within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint. As of now, Guardant Health has not committed to a net-zero target. However, their ongoing commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate responsibility.

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2020202220232024
Scope 1
47,372,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
97,527,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Guardant Health 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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