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updated 3 months ago

Guardant Health Sustainability Profile

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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.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Guardant Health's score of 32 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Guardant Health's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Guardant Health, headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,222,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,659,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 2,563,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Guardant Health has set ambitious near-term targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to bring its Scope 1 emissions down to near zero by 2025 and has committed to a similar reduction for its Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect a proactive approach to climate responsibility within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector. As of November 2023, Guardant Health is classified as "Committed" to these near-term reduction targets, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The company's climate initiatives are independently sourced and do not cascade from any parent organisation.

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2023
Scope 1
1,659,000
Scope 2
2,563,000
Scope 3
-

How Carbon Intensive is Guardant Health's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Guardant Health's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Guardant Health's Location?

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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 Guardant Health is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Guardant Health's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Guardant Health has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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