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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.

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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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Waters's score of 52 is higher than 76% 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 (GHG) emissions of approximately 207,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 12,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 189,019,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as business travel (7,589,700 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (158,833,700 kg CO2e). Waters has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline across all scopes. As of December 31, 2020, the company achieved a 10.3% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the same baseline. Furthermore, Waters is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all relevant scopes, reflecting transparency in its environmental impact. With a focus on reducing its carbon footprint, Waters is actively working towards its targets while engaging in initiatives to lower emissions from its operations and supply chain.

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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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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Waters is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Waters is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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