ALS Ltd
ALS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, ALS completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
ALS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into ALS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ALS amounted to 85,431 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ALS decreased by 8.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
ALS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ALS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of ALS were 33,839 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has ALS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, ALS's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), ALS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are ALS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, ALS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,938 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 51,592 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has ALS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, ALS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ALS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), ALS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ALS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does ALS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, ALS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
ALS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into ALS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, ALS reported 196,529 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of ALS includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
ALS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ALS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, ALS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 196,529 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has ALS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, ALS's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 14,994.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), ALS's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 57.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ALS disclose?
In 2024, ALS reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of ALS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to ALS's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 117,544 tCO₂e (59.81%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 19,792 tCO₂e (10.07%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 16,387 tCO₂e (8.34%)
ALS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ALS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, ALS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,839 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,605 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
ALS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does ALS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, ALS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.15, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does ALS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, ALS ranked 13 out of 17 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places ALS among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into ALS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, ALS reported a total carbon footprint of 281,960 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 49.07% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to ALS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.3%. a