Thermo Fisher Scientific
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.
+21 vs industry average
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s score of 78 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 26% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Thermo Fisher Scientific's reported carbon emissions
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading analytical laboratory instrument manufacturer headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 8.96 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 315.84 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, calculated using the market-based method, were approximately 241.11 million kg CO2e. The largest portion of Thermo Fisher Scientific's emissions, Scope 3, totalled approximately 8.40 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the most significant contributor within this scope.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has made substantial climate commitments, including a pledge to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company is actively working towards this goal with near-term targets, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they aim to have 90% of their suppliers by spend set science-based targets by 2027 and commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year. These ambitious targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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