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VWR International, LLC Sustainability Profile

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VWR International, LLC, a prominent player in the laboratory supply and distribution industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1852, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for scientific research and development, serving a diverse range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and education. With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, VWR offers an extensive portfolio of products and services, including laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables. What sets VWR apart is its commitment to innovation and customer service, providing tailored solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Avantor in 2017, further solidifying its market position. VWR International continues to be recognised for its quality and reliability, making it a preferred choice for professionals in the scientific community.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

VWR International, LLC's score of 45 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

71%

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VWR International, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Avantor, Inc.

VWR International, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Avantor, Inc., which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments. As such, VWR's climate initiatives and targets are aligned with those of Avantor, Inc. While VWR International has not set specific reduction targets or documented significant achievements in emissions reduction, it is important to note that the overarching commitments and strategies are inherited from Avantor, Inc. This includes participation in various climate initiatives, although specific details on these initiatives are not provided. As a subsidiary, VWR International's climate strategy is influenced by Avantor's broader sustainability goals, which may include commitments to reduce emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories. However, without specific data or targets from VWR, the details remain vague. In summary, VWR International, LLC is currently reliant on the climate commitments and emissions data cascaded from Avantor, Inc., with no specific emissions figures or reduction targets reported at this time.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
27,871,000
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Scope 2
38,194,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
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-
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is VWR International, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. VWR International, LLC's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is VWR International, LLC's Location?

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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 VWR International, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

VWR International, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

VWR International, LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
58%
Purchased Goods and Services
27%
Processing of Sold Products
7%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

VWR International, LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

VWR International, LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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