Waters Corp
Waters's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Waters 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).
Waters has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waters's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waters amounted to 30,201.96 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waters increased by 74.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Waters's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waters's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Waters were 12,659.53 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Waters reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Waters's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 17.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Waters's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Waters's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Waters reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,342.67 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 17,542.43 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Waters use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Waters reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Waters's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Waters's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Waters reported 189,019.37 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 2023 disclosure of Waters includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Waters's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waters's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Waters reported total Scope 3 emissions of 189,019.37 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 (2022), Waters's Scope 3 emissions increased by 170.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Waters disclose?
In 2023, Waters reported emissions for 5 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 Waters's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Waters's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 158,833.7 tCO₂e (84.03%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 14,119 tCO₂e (7.47%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,250.3 tCO₂e (4.36%)
Waters's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Waters’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Waters reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,659.53 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,956 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.28 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Waters's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Waters's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Waters reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.39, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Waters rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Waters ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Waters is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Waters's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Waters reported a total carbon footprint of 219,221.33 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 151.77% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Waters's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8%.a