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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
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Zymergen Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Zymergen Inc., a pioneering biotechnology company headquartered in the United States, is at the forefront of harnessing the power of microbes to revolutionise materials and chemicals. Founded in 2013, Zymergen has made significant strides in the bioengineering sector, focusing on the development of innovative products that enhance sustainability and performance across various industries. With major operational regions spanning North America and beyond, Zymergen's core offerings include bio-based materials and advanced chemical solutions. Their unique approach combines machine learning and automation with biological processes, setting them apart in the competitive landscape. Notably, Zymergen has achieved recognition for its commitment to sustainability and has established a strong market position through strategic partnerships and groundbreaking research.

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How does Zymergen Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Zymergen Inc.'s score of 23 is lower 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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Zymergen Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

Zymergen Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Zymergen has not established any documented reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to be part of any specific climate pledges such as those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This lack of data suggests that Zymergen may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. In the context of the biotechnology industry, companies are increasingly expected to set ambitious climate targets and transparently report their emissions. Zymergen's future commitments and performance in this area will be crucial for aligning with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

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2022
Scope 1
1,060,819
Scope 2
2,254,255
Scope 3
-

How Carbon Intensive is Zymergen Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zymergen Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Zymergen Inc.'s Location?

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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 Zymergen Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zymergen Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Zymergen Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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