Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies, headquartered in Great Britain, is a pioneering force in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in DNA and RNA sequencing technologies, offering unique solutions that empower researchers and clinicians worldwide.
With a focus on portable and real-time sequencing, Oxford Nanopore's core products, such as the MinION and PromethION devices, stand out for their scalability and versatility. These innovations enable a wide range of applications, from genomics to transcriptomics, making them invaluable in both academic and clinical settings.
Recognised for its significant contributions to genomics, Oxford Nanopore has achieved notable milestones, including the first real-time sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, solidifying its position at the forefront of genomic technology.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, based in the UK and operating within the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry, reported approximately 51.2 million kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. This figure represents a slight decrease from the approximately 51.8 million kg CO2e reported in 2023. For 2022, total emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 amounted to approximately 108.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest component at about 106.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 592,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 959,000 kg CO2e for the same year.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2023 as a base year. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 52% per GBP value added by 2030. Looking further ahead, Oxford Nanopore Technologies has set a long-term target to achieve at least a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2045, with the ultimate goal of reaching net-zero across its value chain by the same year.
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2045
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2023 base year.
2045
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc commits to reach net-zero g…
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045.
2030
52% reduction in scope 3 total
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 52% per GBP value added within the same timeframe.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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