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Twist Bioscience Corporation, a leader in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a pioneer in synthetic DNA production, catering to diverse sectors including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
Twist Bioscience's innovative approach to DNA synthesis allows for high-throughput, cost-effective solutions that are unique in the market. Their core products include synthetic genes, gene fragments, and other DNA-based tools, which are essential for research and development in various scientific fields.
With a strong market position, Twist Bioscience has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies and advancements in gene therapy applications. Their commitment to quality and efficiency continues to drive their success in the rapidly evolving biotechnology landscape.
-14 vs industry average
Twist Bioscience Corporation’s score of 28 is lower than 40% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Twist Bioscience Corporation: Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments
Based in the US, Twist Bioscience Corporation, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer, is actively addressing its carbon footprint. In 2024, the company reported total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,007,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions.
Twist Bioscience has demonstrated its commitment to climate action by having its near-term emissions reduction targets "Committed" with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has also identified a carbon emission factor of 28,400 kg CO2e per oligo panel as a production emission factor.
The company's climate data, including emissions and SBTi targets, is directly reported by Twist Bioscience Corporation and not cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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Data year: 2024
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