Qiagen NV
Qiagen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Qiagen 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).
Qiagen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  b | 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.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Qiagen's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Qiagen amounted to 26,096 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 Qiagen decreased by 20.63%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Qiagen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Qiagen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Qiagen were 11,378 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Qiagen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Qiagen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Qiagen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Qiagen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Qiagen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,461 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 14,718 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Qiagen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Qiagen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 24.54% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Qiagen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Qiagen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Qiagen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Qiagen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Qiagen reported 319,571 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 Qiagen includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Qiagen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Qiagen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Qiagen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 319,571 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 92.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Qiagen's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Qiagen 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Qiagen disclose?
In 2024, Qiagen reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Qiagen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Qiagen's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 247,399 tCO₂e (77.42%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 21,640 tCO₂e (6.77%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 20,407 tCO₂e (6.39%)
Qiagen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Qiagen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Qiagen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,378 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,978 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Qiagen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Qiagen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Qiagen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.26 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Qiagen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Qiagen ranked 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Qiagen is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Qiagen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Qiagen reported a total carbon footprint of 345,667 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.81% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Qiagen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.26%. a