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Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories, often referred to simply as Sandia, is a premier research and development institution headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in New Mexico and California. Founded in 1949, Sandia has established itself as a leader in the fields of national security, energy, and advanced technologies, contributing to the safety and reliability of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The laboratory is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Sandia's unique capabilities in simulation and modelling set it apart, enabling the development of cutting-edge technologies that address complex challenges. With a strong commitment to research excellence, Sandia National Laboratories continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of science and technology, solidifying its position as a key player in the national and global landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sandia National Laboratories'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Sandia National Laboratories's score of 26 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sandia National Laboratories's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sandia National Laboratories reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,905,000 kg CO2e. The emissions breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion, which accounted for about 2,805,000 kg CO2e, and fugitive emissions contributing approximately 125,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported emissions under Scope 2 or Scope 3 categories. Currently, Sandia National Laboratories has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. This lack of defined climate commitments may reflect broader industry trends where organisations are increasingly pressured to enhance their sustainability practices. As a leading research institution, Sandia's future climate strategies will be crucial in addressing global climate challenges and aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction.

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2023
Scope 1
2,930,000
Scope 2
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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. Sandia National Laboratories's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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 Sandia National Laboratories is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sandia National Laboratories is not participating in any 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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