Life Technologies Limited
Life Technologies Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, operates within the chemicals nec industry, specialising in innovative solutions for life sciences and biotechnology. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has established itself as a key player in the market, focusing on the development and manufacturing of high-quality reagents and laboratory supplies.
With a commitment to advancing scientific research, Life Technologies Limited offers a diverse range of core products, including molecular biology kits and custom assay services, which are distinguished by their reliability and precision. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant partnerships and expansions into major operational regions across Europe and North America.
Recognised for its contributions to the field, Life Technologies Limited continues to enhance its market position through cutting-edge technology and a dedication to customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in the chemicals sector.
+25 vs industry average
Life Technologies Limited’s score of 54 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Life Technologies Limited's reported carbon emissions
Life Technologies Limited, based in GB and operating in the Chemicals nec industry, reported total emissions of approximately 9.98 billion kg CO2e for 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9.98 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 1.78 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 31,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Life Technologies Limited reported total emissions of approximately 13.01 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 11.37 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 1.64 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 34,000 kg CO2e.
Life Technologies Limited's climate commitments are cascaded from its ultimate parent company, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., at cascade level 6.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. For the long term, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. aims for net-zero emissions across all value chain emissions by 2045, with a reduction target of 1% from a 2023 base year. Additionally, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has a long-term target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 55% by 2030 and by 97% by 2045, both from a 2019 base year. These targets are cascaded to Life Technologies Limited through its corporate family relationship.
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Life Technologies Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
60% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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