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.
+16 vs industry average
Oxford Nanopore Technologies’s score of 54 is higher than 65% 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
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies's reported carbon emissions
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT), a company within the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry based in GB, has established ambitious climate commitments. For the reporting year 2023, ONT reported Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 51.8 million kg CO2e. This was broken down into several categories, with purchased goods and services contributing the largest portion at approximately 36.5 million kg CO2e. Other significant contributors included upstream leased assets at around 9.9 million kg CO2e and business travel at approximately 7.2 million kg CO2e. Looking at their climate targets, ONT has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. As part of their near-term strategy, they aim for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2023 as a base year. Additionally, they are targeting a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per GBP value added by the same deadline. Their long-term goal is a substantial 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2045, also from a 2023 baseline. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
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