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Qiagen

Qiagen N.V., a leading global provider of sample and assay technologies, is headquartered in Germany (DE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1984, Qiagen has established itself as a key player in the biotechnology industry, focusing on molecular diagnostics, applied testing, and academic research. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including nucleic acid extraction kits, PCR reagents, and bioinformatics solutions, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory workflows. Qiagen's innovative technologies, such as its proprietary QIAamp® and QIAcube® systems, set it apart in the market. With a strong commitment to advancing precision medicine and diagnostics, Qiagen has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major healthcare institutions and a robust portfolio of patents. Its position as a trusted leader in the life sciences sector underscores its dedication to improving global health outcomes.

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92

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Qiagen's score of 92 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Qiagen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Qiagen reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 334,410,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 8,060,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 1,042,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 14,718,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which totalled around 352,036,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (about 271,598,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 11,363,000 kg CO2e). Qiagen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2020 base year. For Scope 3 emissions, Qiagen aims to decrease emissions from business travel, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Qiagen has committed that 67% of its suppliers, covering significant emissions sources, will have science-based targets by 2027. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Qiagen's dedication to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.

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3,661,000
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Scope 2
8,851,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qiagen's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Qiagen is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Qiagen is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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