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Lgc

LGC, officially known as LGC Group, is a leading global player in the life sciences and analytical services industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1842, LGC has established itself as a trusted partner in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food safety, and environmental testing. The company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, providing a diverse range of services that include laboratory testing, reference materials, and proficiency testing. LGC's core offerings are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. With a strong market position, LGC has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. This dedication to excellence has solidified LGC's reputation as a leader in the analytical services landscape, making it an invaluable resource for clients seeking reliable and accurate solutions.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Lgc's score of 48 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lgc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, LGC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,413,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 3,888,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, having set a target to achieve carbon net zero by 2050, a commitment made in 2021. Over the years, LGC's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 38,772,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and reducing to about 28,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing its carbon impact. LGC's long-term climate strategy reflects industry standards, focusing on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions, aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
6,734,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
6,555,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
5,466,000
00,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lgc's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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 Lgc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lgc 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
Reduction Actions

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