Natera Inc
Natera's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Natera 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).
Natera 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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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 Natera's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Natera amounted to 9,042.83 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Natera decreased by 12.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Natera's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Natera's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Natera were 4,597.76 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Natera reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Natera's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Natera's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 32.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Natera's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Natera reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,109.15 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 4,445.07 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Natera reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Natera's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 74.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Natera's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 25.36% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Natera use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Natera reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Natera's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Natera's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Natera reported 146,322.6 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 2023 disclosure of Natera includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Natera's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Natera's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Natera reported total Scope 3 emissions of 146,322.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Natera reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Natera's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 67.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Natera's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Natera disclose?
In 2023, Natera reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Natera's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Natera's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 123,026.96 tCOâ‚‚e (84.08%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 9,039.67 tCOâ‚‚e (6.18%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,193.78 tCOâ‚‚e (4.23%)
Natera's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Natera's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Natera reported a total carbon footprint of 155,365.43 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.19% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Natera's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.96%.