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Amyris, Inc., a leading player in the research and development services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2003, the company has made significant strides in biotechnology, focusing on sustainable solutions through innovative research. With a strong emphasis on renewable ingredients, Amyris develops a range of products, including bio-based chemicals and consumer goods, that stand out for their sustainability and performance.
Operating primarily in the US, Amyris has established itself as a pioneer in the field of synthetic biology, leveraging advanced technology to create high-quality, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional products. The company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major brands and recognition for its contributions to sustainability. With a commitment to transforming industries through science, Amyris continues to solidify its position as a leader in the biotechnology landscape.
-9 vs industry average
Amyris’s score of 24 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Amyris, a US-based research and development services company, reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 101,246,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This marks a reduction from 2022, when combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions stood at about 121,122,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2021, Amyris disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,520,460 kg CO2e (including about 64,110 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 1,414,820 kg CO2e from stationary combustion) and Scope 2 (market-based and location-based) emissions of around 1,987,730 kg CO2e. Their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2021 were approximately 3,508,190 kg CO2e.
For earlier years, Amyris primarily reported Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. In 2020, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,609,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at about 11,203,140 kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 2 emissions were around 2,044,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 7,827,570 kg CO2e. In 2018, Scope 2 emissions were about 1,923,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 5,387,050 kg CO2e. Data for Scope 1 emissions is not available for 2018, 2019, or 2020. No emissions data is available for 2016 or 2017.
Amyris has not yet publicly disclosed specific, quantifiable emissions reduction targets, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
No climate goals have been disclosed for Amyris yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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