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updated 19 days ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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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.

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76

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Thermo Fisher Scientific's score of 76 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific reported total carbon emissions of approximately 282,602,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 26,379,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 748,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 255,474,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Thermo Fisher has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment includes a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and a similar target for Scope 3 emissions, which will be measured from a 2021 baseline. Thermo Fisher's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also made strides in renewable energy, with 150 sites powered by renewable sources and a goal to have 90% of its suppliers adopt science-based targets by 2027. Overall, Thermo Fisher Scientific is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and sustainability initiatives, demonstrating leadership in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

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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 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thermo Fisher Scientific 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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