Thorlabs
Thorlabs, Inc., a leading provider of photonics equipment, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operational regions across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the optics and photonics industry, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to research and development needs. Thorlabs is renowned for its innovative solutions, including optical components, laser systems, and imaging equipment, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of scientific research. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has earned it a strong market position, making it a preferred choice among professionals in academia and industry alike. With a focus on continuous improvement and technological advancement, Thorlabs remains at the forefront of the photonics sector.
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Thorlabs's score of 28 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Thorlabs's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Thorlabs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 585,972,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 10,927,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 573,426,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (approximately 468,570,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 40,549,000 kg CO2e). Thorlabs has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment was formalised in 2023, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards this goal, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change within the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,619,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,927,000 |
| Scope 3 | 573,426,000 |
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