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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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57

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Waters's score of 57 is higher than 99% 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 189,034,370 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 12,700 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,300 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 189,019,370 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has made notable strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 10.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2016 baseline by the end of 2020. Looking ahead, Waters has set ambitious targets to reduce its GHG emissions by 35% by 2025, also from a 2016 baseline, encompassing all scopes. This commitment includes specific goals to bring Scope 1 and 2 emissions down to near zero by the mid-2020s. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, Waters Corporation's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming to significantly lower its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Scope 3
5,131,000
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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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