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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Waters's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Waters's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Waters Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 189,019,400 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1 (12,700 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (4,300 kg CO2e), and a significant portion from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Waters has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these goals, having reported a total of approximately 89,672,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a focus on reducing emissions over recent years. Overall, Waters is dedicated to enhancing its sustainability practices within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
12,800,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
14,400,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Waters's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Waters is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Waters is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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