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Abcam

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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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Abcam's score of 47 is higher than 93% 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 the entirety of this total. Scope 1 emissions were about 1,224,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3,370,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 4,594,000 kg CO2e. Abcam has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This near-term target reflects the company's commitment to significantly lower its direct and indirect emissions in the coming years. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 87,858,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,111,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 4,113,000 kg CO2e. The previous year's data from 2020 indicated total emissions of about 55,008,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,554,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 3,198,000 kg CO2e. Abcam's ongoing efforts to address climate change demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability within the life sciences sector, aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
1,554,000
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Scope 2
3,198,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
50,256,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abcam's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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