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Nanostring Technologies

Nanostring Technologies, Inc., a leading player in the life sciences industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a pioneer in molecular profiling, particularly through its innovative digital spatial profiling technology. This unique approach allows researchers to gain insights into complex biological systems with unprecedented precision. With a strong focus on genomics and proteomics, Nanostring offers a range of core products, including the nCounter® Analysis System and GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler. These tools are designed to facilitate advanced research in cancer, immunology, and other critical areas of health. Nanostring's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in the scientific community, earning recognition for its contributions to precision medicine and biomarker discovery.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nanostring Technologies'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.

34

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

Nanostring Technologies's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nanostring Technologies's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nanostring Technologies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,704,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 361,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,197,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 51,704,000 kg CO2e. This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 36,477,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 7,203,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 59,495,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions across all scopes. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. Nanostring Technologies is committed to addressing its carbon footprint, but further details on specific climate pledges or reduction strategies remain unspecified.

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20222023
Scope 1
592,000
000,000
Scope 2
959,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
54,495,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nanostring Technologies'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. Nanostring Technologies is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nanostring Technologies 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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