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Waters

Research ServicesUnited StatesNYSE: WAT
Last verified 1 month agowaters.com

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.

51
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Industry Intensity

Medium

Research Services has typical carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.133
20192025

The Research Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 17% since 2019

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

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Waters's reported carbon emissions

Waters Corporation, a US-based research and development services company (industry code 73), has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon emissions.

For the 2024 reporting year, Waters reported a total of approximately 426.1 million kg CO2e. This includes approximately 15.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 19.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 386.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.

Waters has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. They also aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 51.6% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Waters has committed that by 2030, 52% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets.

Looking ahead, Waters commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. As part of this long-term strategy, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2050 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, they plan to reduce 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.

Previously, Waters achieved a 10.3% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2020, compared to a 2016 baseline. The company also has a target to reduce GHG emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline.

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Waters’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

3 goals

2025

35% reduction in all scopes

Reduce GHG emissions 35% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline

Behind target35%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

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Scope 3 top emissions categories

11 of 15 categories disclosed
Use of Sold Products51%
Purchased Goods & Services31%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution8%
Employee Commuting4%
Business Travel2%
Fuel & Energy Activities2%
Capital Goods1%
Waste Generated in Operations0%
Use of Sold Products51%
Purchased Goods & Services31%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution8%
Employee Commuting4%
Business Travel2%
Fuel & Energy Activities2%
Capital Goods1%
Waste Generated in Operations0%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

2030 targetSee details
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CDP

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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

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Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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Waters logoWaters
USResearch Services
1 month ago
51
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DEPharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
7 hours ago
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Thermo Fisher Scientific logoThermo Fisher Scientific
USAnalytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
11 hours ago
78
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Applied Biosystems, Inc. logoApplied Biosystems, Inc.
USPharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
10 hours ago
75
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Sartorius logoSartorius
DEAnalytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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73
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Illumina logoIllumina
USResearch Services
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72
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Danaher Corporation logoDanaher Corporation
USAnalytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
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69
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Common questions about Waters’s sustainability data and climate commitments

Waters reported total carbon emissions of approximately 426.1 million kg CO₂e for the 2024 reporting year. This includes around 15.1 million kg CO₂e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 19.6 million kg CO₂e from Scope 2 emissions, and the vast majority, about 386.9 million kg CO₂e, from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the significant impact of Waters' operations and the importance of addressing emissions across all scopes to meet sustainability goals.

Data year: 2024

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