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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a leader in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, 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 pivotal player in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Thermo Fisher offers a diverse range of core products and services, including analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy.
Renowned for its innovative technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific has achieved significant milestones, such as advancements in mass spectrometry and genomic analysis. The company’s commitment to quality and precision has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for researchers and laboratories worldwide.
+34 vs industry average
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s score of 91 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a US-headquartered analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing company, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 7.63 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 324.46 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 150.58 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 7.15 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 7.96 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 319.18 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 241.11 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 7.40 billion kg CO2e. Looking back to 2023, total emissions were around 8.33 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 331.46 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 241.11 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7.76 billion kg CO2e.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050 from a 2018 base year. For near-term targets, Thermo Fisher Scientific aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Furthermore, the company commits that 90% of its suppliers, by spend covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027. For long-term targets, the company pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
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50.4% reduction in Scope 2
Thermo Fisher Scientific commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
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50.4% reduction in Scope 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2018 base year.
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