Exact Sciences Corp
Exact Sciences's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Exact Sciences 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).
Exact Sciences has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  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 Exact Sciences's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Exact Sciences amounted to 31,690 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 Exact Sciences increased by 1.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Exact Sciences's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exact Sciences's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Exact Sciences were 12,121 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Exact Sciences reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Exact Sciences's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Exact Sciences's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exact Sciences's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Exact Sciences's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Exact Sciences's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,821 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,569 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Exact Sciences reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Exact Sciences's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 48.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exact Sciences's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Exact Sciences 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Exact Sciences use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Exact Sciences's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Exact Sciences's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported 55,681 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 Exact Sciences includes a breakdown across 2 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
Exact Sciences's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Exact Sciences's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported total Scope 3 emissions of 55,681 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), Exact Sciences's Scope 3 emissions increased by 35.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Exact Sciences disclose?
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Exact Sciences's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Exact Sciences's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,348 tCO₂e (89.28%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 762 tCO₂e (10.72%)
Exact Sciences's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Exact Sciences’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,121 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,759 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Exact Sciences's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Exact Sciences's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.44 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Exact Sciences rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Exact Sciences ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Exact Sciences is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Exact Sciences's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Exact Sciences reported a total carbon footprint of 87,371 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.79% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Exact Sciences's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.4%. a