Life Technologies Corporation, a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions for genetic analysis, molecular biology, and cell culture. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Life Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical laboratories. The company is renowned for its core products, such as the Ion Torrent sequencing technology and the Applied Biosystems brand of instruments, which are distinguished by their accuracy and efficiency. Life Technologies has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and contributions to scientific research, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in advancing life sciences.
How does Life Technologies Corporation'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.
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Life Technologies Corporation's score of 69 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Life Technologies Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., any climate commitments or emissions data may be influenced by the parent company's initiatives. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has established science-based targets for emissions reductions, which may cascade down to Life Technologies Corporation. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Life Technologies are not detailed in the available information. The company is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action, but without specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is challenging to assess Life Technologies' individual impact or commitments in this area.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 321,190,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 486,151,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Life Technologies Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 26% last year and decreased by approximately 37% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Life Technologies Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.