Millipore
Millipore, officially known as Merck Millipore, is a leading player in the life sciences and laboratory supplies industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established itself as a pioneer in filtration, purification, and separation technologies, serving a diverse range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental testing. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Millipore offers an extensive portfolio of core products and services, including advanced filtration systems, chromatography solutions, and bioprocessing technologies. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a trusted partner for researchers and manufacturers worldwide. Notably, Millipore has achieved significant milestones in regulatory compliance and sustainability, reinforcing its reputation as a market leader in the life sciences arena.
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Millipore's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Millipore's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Millipore reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,236,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 227,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,594,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 1,518,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, Scope 2 from 242,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 from 6,680,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Millipore has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to approximately 1,518,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to about 242,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Millipore's emissions profile indicates a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 4,594,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, primarily from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and upstream transportation and distribution. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices and reducing its overall environmental impact.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,827,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 325,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,103,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Millipore is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
