Prusa Research
Prusa Research, officially known as Prusa Research s.r.o., is a leading player in the 3D printing industry, headquartered in the Czech Republic (CZ). Founded in 2012 by Josef Prusa, the company has rapidly gained recognition for its innovative approach to desktop 3D printing, particularly with its flagship product, the Original Prusa i3 series. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding operations globally, Prusa Research is renowned for its open-source philosophy and commitment to quality. The company offers a range of 3D printers, filament, and accessories, distinguished by their user-friendly design and exceptional print quality. Notable achievements include multiple awards for product excellence and a dedicated community of users, solidifying Prusa Research's position as a market leader in the 3D printing sector.
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Prusa Research'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.
Prusa Research's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Prusa Research reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38.5 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 14,420 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 2.1 million tonnes CO2e. The majority of their emissions, around 36.4 million tonnes CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain. As of 2023, specific emissions data has not been disclosed, but the company has provided insights into their carbon footprint per product, reporting approximately 0.01121 tonnes CO2e per printlet. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or commitments to initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Prusa Research is actively monitoring and reporting its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, while Prusa Research has not set specific reduction targets, their ongoing emissions tracking and product-level carbon assessments suggest a proactive approach to understanding and potentially mitigating their environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,420 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,115,620 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,406,390 | 00,000,000 |
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Prusa Research 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.
