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.
+21 vs industry average
Waters’s score of 50 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 17% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Waters's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Waters Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 402,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 386,908,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive assessment of their carbon footprint across all operational scopes. Waters has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2024 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve a significant reduction of 51.6% in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products per USD value added within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and the use of sold products. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Waters' dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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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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