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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a leading name in the life sciences and laboratory equipment industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006 through the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, the company has established itself as a global powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in analytical instruments, reagents, and consumables, Thermo Fisher provides innovative solutions that enhance scientific research and healthcare. Their core offerings include mass spectrometry, chromatography, and molecular biology products, distinguished by their precision and reliability. With a strong market position, Thermo Fisher Scientific is recognised for its commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes, making it a trusted partner for researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Thermo Fisher Scientific'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.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Thermo Fisher Scientific's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Thermo Fisher Scientific's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Thermo Fisher Scientific reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,174,881,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 329,290,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, Thermo Fisher has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from a 2021 baseline. The company also commits that 90% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2027, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
321,190,000
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Scope 2
486,151,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thermo Fisher Scientific's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to some 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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