Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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).
Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 |
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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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oxford Nanopore Technologies amounted to 1,523 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies increased by 5.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oxford Nanopore Technologies were 313 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,210 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Oxford Nanopore Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.11% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Oxford Nanopore Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported 51,215 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies includes a breakdown across 11 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.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 51,215 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 92.4% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.6% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Oxford Nanopore Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Oxford Nanopore Technologies disclose?
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported emissions for 11 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 36,836 tCOâ‚‚e (71.92%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,102 tCOâ‚‚e (9.96%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 2,215 tCOâ‚‚e (4.32%)
Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Oxford Nanopore Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 52,738 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.99% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Oxford Nanopore Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.29%.