Illumina
Illumina, Inc., a leading player in the genomics industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1998, Illumina has revolutionised DNA sequencing and array-based solutions, making substantial contributions to genomic research and personalised medicine. The company’s core products include advanced sequencing systems, reagents, and bioinformatics tools, which are distinguished by their high throughput and accuracy. Illumina's innovative technologies have positioned it at the forefront of the market, enabling researchers and clinicians to unlock the complexities of the genome. With numerous accolades and a robust portfolio, Illumina continues to drive advancements in genomics, supporting initiatives in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science. Its commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the life sciences sector.
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Illumina's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Illumina's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Illumina, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 241,938,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 18,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions) and 21,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy use). The majority of emissions, about 241,938,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, which encompasses the entire value chain, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services (62,264,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (97,472,000 kg CO2e). Illumina has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, Illumina also aims for a 46% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. Furthermore, Illumina is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 0.6% in 2019. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Illumina's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050. The company’s efforts are crucial in the context of the biotechnology and life sciences sector, where reducing carbon footprints is increasingly vital for sustainability and compliance with global climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,489,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,915,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 238,110,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Illumina is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
