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Avantor Inc
Avantor's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Avantor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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.  | 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. | 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAvantor amounted to77,153metric 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 Avantordecreased by 0.22%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Avantor were 39,502 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Avantor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Avantor's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 41.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Avantor's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Avantor's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Avantor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,996 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 37,651 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Avantor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Avantor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Avantor's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Avantor's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Avantor's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Avantor use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Avantor reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Avantor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Avantor's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Avantor reported 4,759,681 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Avantor includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Avantor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Avantor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Avantor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,759,681 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 31.68%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 68.32%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Avantor disclose?
In 2024, Avantor reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Avantor's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Avantor's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,749,005 tCOâ‚‚e(57.76%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,303,627 tCOâ‚‚e(27.39%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 352,124 tCOâ‚‚e(7.4%)
Avantor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Avantor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Avantor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 39,502 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 6,784 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.82 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Avantor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.82 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.79, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Avantor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Avantor ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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
Insights into Avantor's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Avantor reported a total carbon footprint of 4,836,834 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6,155.61% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Avantor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.82%.a