Illumina Inc
Illumina's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Illumina 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).
Illumina 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Illumina's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Illumina amounted to 40,060 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Illumina increased by 2.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Illumina's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Illumina's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Illumina were 18,836 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Illumina reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Illumina's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 198.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Illumina's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Illumina's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Illumina reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,224 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Illumina reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Illumina's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 42.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Illumina's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Illumina 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Illumina use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Illumina reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Illumina's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Illumina's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Illumina reported 241,938 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Illumina includes a breakdown across 10 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.
Illumina's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Illumina's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Illumina reported total Scope 3 emissions of 241,938 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Illumina's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Illumina disclose?
In 2024, Illumina reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Illumina's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Illumina's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 97,472 tCOâ‚‚e (40.29%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 62,264 tCOâ‚‚e (25.74%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 37,194 tCOâ‚‚e (15.37%)
Illumina's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Illumina's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Illumina reported a total carbon footprint of 281,998 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.61% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Illumina's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.53%.