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Lifearc

LifeArc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading medical research charity dedicated to advancing health through innovative science. Founded in 2000, the organisation has made significant strides in the life sciences sector, focusing on translating research into tangible health solutions. With a strong presence in the UK and collaborations across Europe and beyond, LifeArc operates at the intersection of academia and industry. The charity is renowned for its unique approach to developing and commercialising new therapies, particularly in the fields of diagnostics and therapeutics. LifeArc's core services include funding research, providing expertise in drug development, and facilitating partnerships that drive scientific breakthroughs. Notably, LifeArc has played a pivotal role in the advancement of several key medical innovations, solidifying its position as a vital player in the global health landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lifearc'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Lifearc's score of 23 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lifearc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, LifeArc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 428,000 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from Scope 2 emissions at about 421,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from business travel accounted for approximately 7,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 440,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across Scope 2 and Scope 3. LifeArc is actively working towards its climate commitments, currently validating its net-zero targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a near-term goal set for 2030. This initiative reflects the organisation's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for sustainability. The company aims to enhance its emissions reduction strategies as part of its broader environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
525,000
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Scope 2
525,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lifearc's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Lifearc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lifearc 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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