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Illumina, Inc., a leader in the research and development services sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with significant presence in Europe and Asia. Founded in 1998, Illumina has revolutionised genomics through its innovative sequencing and array-based solutions, enabling advancements in personalised medicine and genetic research.
The company’s core products, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) systems and genomic analysis tools, are distinguished by their high throughput and accuracy, making them essential for researchers and healthcare providers. Illumina's commitment to advancing genomic technology has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as the development of the NovaSeq series, which has set new standards in sequencing efficiency. Through its pioneering efforts, Illumina continues to drive significant advancements in the life sciences industry.
77
DitchCarbon score
+44 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
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The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Illumina's reported carbon emissions
Illumina, a US-based company in the Research and development services industry, reported its 2024 carbon emissions as approximately 282.0 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 18.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of approximately 21.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 241.9 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Illumina's total emissions were approximately 338.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 18.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at about 21.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 299.0 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 398.6 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 18.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 21.0 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 358.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Illumina has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) and its value chain (Scope 3) by 2050, from a 2019 baseline.
Near-term targets include:
- A 46% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
- An increase in annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.6% in 2019 to 100% by 2030.
- A 46% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, employee commuting, and investments by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
For long-term targets, Illumina commits to:
- A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
- A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, employee commuting, and investments by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
In 2019, the baseline year for their targets, Illumina's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 12.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 21.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 were approximately 238.1 million kg CO2e. The total reported emissions for 2019 were about 272.5 million kg CO2e.
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Illumina’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Illumina, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and di…
At risk90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Illumina, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
At risk90%
2030
46% reduction in Scope 2
Illumina, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
At risk46%
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Climate initiatives
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