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QuidelOrtho

QuidelOrtho Corporation, a leading player in the diagnostics industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1979, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the merger of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, which enhanced its market position and product offerings. QuidelOrtho specialises in innovative diagnostic solutions, focusing on areas such as infectious disease testing, women's health, and blood typing. Their core products, including rapid diagnostic tests and laboratory instruments, are distinguished by their accuracy and speed, catering to the evolving needs of healthcare providers. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, QuidelOrtho has established itself as a trusted name in the diagnostics sector, recognised for its contributions to improving patient outcomes globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does QuidelOrtho'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.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

QuidelOrtho's score of 28 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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QuidelOrtho's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, QuidelOrtho reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,544,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 29,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This represents a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from about 26,212,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a commitment to lowering their direct emissions. However, there are no disclosed reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed. QuidelOrtho's emissions are primarily from operational activities, with both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions disclosed, while Scope 3 emissions data remains unavailable. As a global leader in the diagnostics industry, QuidelOrtho's commitment to sustainability is crucial in addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact.

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Scope 1
26,212,000
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Scope 2
28,369,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. QuidelOrtho's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. QuidelOrtho is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

QuidelOrtho 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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