Waters
Waters Corporation, a leading player in the analytical instruments industry, is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a pioneer in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, serving a diverse range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, environmental, and food safety. Waters is renowned for its innovative core products, such as the ACQUITY UPLC and Xevo mass spectrometers, which are distinguished by their precision and reliability. With a strong global presence, Waters operates in key regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in scientific research and quality control. The company’s commitment to advancing analytical science has earned it numerous accolades, reflecting its significant contributions to the field.
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Waters's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Waters Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 189,034,370 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 12,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,300 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 189,019,370 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2025, using a 2016 baseline. This target encompasses all scopes, including specific reductions of 35% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Waters has previously achieved a reduction of 10.3% in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2016 to 2020. Furthermore, the company is committed to reaching near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the mid-2020s. As part of its long-term strategy, Waters has also committed to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Waters Corporation is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments to sustainability.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,319,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,372,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,131,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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