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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.
56
DitchCarbon score
+23 vs industry average
Waters’s score of 56 is higher than 68% 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
Low
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.198
20182025
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Waters's reported carbon emissions
Waters, a US-based company in the Research and development services industry, has reported its carbon emissions and set climate commitments.
In 2024, Waters's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 15,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 7,300,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled about 386,908,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from use of sold products (approximately 196,100,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 121,783,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 32,270,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2023, Waters reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 12,700,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 4,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were around 13,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 4,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 13,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 7,500,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 13,400,000 kg CO2e.
Waters has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, from a 2024 base year. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by 2030, also from a 2024 base year. Additionally, Waters commits to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 51.6% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Long-term, by 2050, Waters aims for a 90.0% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from a 2024 base year, and a 97.0% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products per USD value added.
Historically, Waters achieved a 10.3% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 (direct) greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, against a 2016 baseline. The company has also set a target to reduce overall GHG emissions by 35% by 2025, from a 2016 baseline, specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Waters’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
WAT commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year
At risk42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
WAT commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year
Behind target42%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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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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