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Tecan

Tecan Group Ltd, commonly referred to as Tecan, is a leading global provider of laboratory instruments and solutions, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1980, Tecan has established itself as a key player in the life sciences and diagnostics industries, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company specialises in the development and manufacturing of automated laboratory systems, including liquid handling, microplate readers, and assay development tools. Tecan's innovative products are designed to enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy, making them indispensable in research and clinical settings. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Tecan has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its cutting-edge technologies. The company is recognised for its strong market position, serving a diverse clientele that includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions worldwide.

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95

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

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Tecan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tecan Group Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 438,197,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,877,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, and steam. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 432,326,000 kg CO2e, which arise from the value chain, including business travel and the use of sold products. Tecan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 34% in 2022 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this level through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Tecan also targets a 42% reduction by 2030. Looking further ahead, Tecan is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a substantial reduction target of 90% for all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, again using 2022 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Tecan's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
613,690
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Scope 2
696,460
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Scope 3
2,770,130
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tecan's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. This request for Tecan is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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