Avantor

Avantor's reported carbon emissions

### Avantor's Climate Commitments and Carbon Emissions Profile Avantor, a US-based company in the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing sector, has established clear commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company is actively pursuing a significant reduction target of 50% in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, measured against a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Avantor has committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. Notably, a specific target also exists to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products for sold fossil fuels by 42% by 2030. These targets are aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating a commitment to climate science. **Recent Emissions Data (2024):** In 2024, Avantor reported a total of approximately 4.81 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. This breaks down into: * **Scope 1 Emissions:** Approximately 39.5 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2 Emissions (Market-Based):** Approximately 35.0 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 3 Emissions:** Approximately 4.76 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Avantor's Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at approximately 2.75 billion kg CO2e. **Historical Emissions Overview:** * **2023:** Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 74.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was not fully disclosed. * **2022:** Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 78.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2021:** Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 80.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2020:** Total GHG emissions were approximately 4.80 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 80.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 4.69 billion kg CO2e. * **2019:** Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 66.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. Avantor's sustainability reporting indicates a focus on achieving its emissions reduction targets through various initiatives. The company is not currently reporting emissions data that has been cascaded from a parent organisation.