Charles River Laboratories International Inc
Charles River Laboratories's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories 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).
However, Charles River Laboratories 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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.  a | 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 Charles River Laboratories's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Charles River Laboratories amounted to 103,988 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 Charles River Laboratories decreased by 23.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Charles River Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Charles River Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Charles River Laboratories were 85,957 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Charles River Laboratories reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Charles River Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Charles River Laboratories's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Charles River Laboratories's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Charles River Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,031 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Charles River Laboratories reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Charles River Laboratories's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 77.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Charles River Laboratories's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 60.78% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Charles River Laboratories use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Charles River Laboratories's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Charles River Laboratories's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported 435,795 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 2023 disclosure of Charles River Laboratories includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Charles River Laboratories's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Charles River Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported total Scope 3 emissions of 435,795 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Charles River Laboratories's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Charles River Laboratories 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Charles River Laboratories’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 85,957 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,129 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 20.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Charles River Laboratories's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Charles River Laboratories's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 20.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.28 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Charles River Laboratories rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Charles River Laboratories among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Charles River Laboratories's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Charles River Laboratories reported a total carbon footprint of 539,783 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Charles River Laboratories's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 15.92%. a