Waters Corporation, a leader in research and development services, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with significant presence in Europe and Asia. Founded in 1958, Waters has established itself as a pioneer in analytical technologies, particularly in the fields of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
The company’s core offerings include advanced instruments, software, and consumables that cater to a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, environmental, and food safety. Waters is renowned for its innovative solutions, such as the ACQUITY UPLC and Xevo mass spectrometers, which enhance analytical performance and efficiency.
With a strong market position, Waters has received numerous accolades for its contributions to scientific research, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the quest for precision and accuracy in analytical testing.
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Industry Intensity
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Waters's reported carbon emissions
Waters Corporation, headquartered in the US and operating in the research and development services sector (73), has made significant commitments to reducing its carbon emissions.
Emissions Overview:
In 2024, Waters reported a total of approximately 442.8 million kg CO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This breakdown includes:
- Scope 1: Approximately 15.1 million kg CO2e.
- Scope 2: Approximately 19.6 million kg CO2e (market-based reporting indicates approximately 7.3 million kg CO2e).
- Scope 3: Approximately 386.9 million kg CO2e, with notable contributions from "Purchased goods and services" (about 121.8 million kg CO2e) and "Use of sold products" (about 196.1 million kg CO2e).
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Waters has established robust climate targets aligned with science-based initiatives:
- Net-Zero Commitment: Waters aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
- Long-Term Reduction Targets (from a 2024 base year):
- A reduction of absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2050.
- A reduction of absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2050.
- Near-Term Reduction Targets (from a 2024 base year):
- A reduction of absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030.
- A reduction of absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030.
- A reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions from the "use of sold products" by 51.6% per USD value added by 2030.
- A commitment to ensure that 52% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2030.
- Intensified Scope 3 Reductions (from a 2024 base year):
- A significant reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 97.0% per USD value added by 2050.
Earlier achievements include a reduction of total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.3% from a 2016 baseline by the end of 2020. The company also previously targeted a 35% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2016 baseline.
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Waters’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
35% reduction in all scopes
Reduce GHG emissions 35% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline
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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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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Data year: 2024
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