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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
GB
updated 2 hours ago

Abcam

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Abcam plc, commonly known as Abcam, is a leading life sciences company headquartered in Cambridge, GB. Founded in 1998, Abcam has established itself as a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality antibodies and related products. With a strong focus on research and development, the company serves a global market, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Abcam's core offerings include a vast range of antibodies, proteins, and assays, which are renowned for their specificity and reliability. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner for researchers in academia and industry alike. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of over one million products, making Abcam a go-to resource for scientists seeking advanced tools for their research.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

29

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Abcam's score of 48 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abcam's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Abcam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,263,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 102,263,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,224,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 3,370,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 4,594,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company’s global emissions were about 87,858,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 82,633,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 1,111,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 4,113,000 kg CO2e, leading to combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 5,224,000 kg CO2e. Abcam has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company is a current subsidiary of Danaher Corporation, which may influence its climate strategy and reporting. Overall, Abcam's emissions data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing supply chain impacts in their climate strategy.

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202020212022
Scope 1
1,554,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,198,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,752,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abcam's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Abcam is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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