Avantor Inc
Avantor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Avantor 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Avantor has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Avantor's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avantor amounted to 55,028 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avantor decreased by 4.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Avantor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Avantor's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Avantor were 26,095 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Avantor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Avantor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Avantor's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Avantor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Avantor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,933 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Avantor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Avantor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Avantor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Avantor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Avantor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,095 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,967 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Avantor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Avantor's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Avantor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.28 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Avantor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Avantor ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Avantor is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a