Waters Corp
Waters's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waters's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waters amounted to 19,900 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Waters decreased by 10.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Waters's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waters's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Waters were 15,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Waters reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Waters's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 34.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2020), Waters's Scope 1 emissions increased by 77.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Waters's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Waters reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,300 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Waters reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2020), Waters's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 67.8% in 2022, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Waters use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Waters reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Waters's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Waters's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Waters reported 69,772 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 2022 disclosure of Waters includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2020, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Waters's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Waters's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Waters reported total Scope 3 emissions of 69,772 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 (2020), Waters's Scope 3 emissions increased by 214.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Waters disclose?
In 2022, 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 2022, the largest contributors to Waters's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 44,000 tCO₂e (63.06%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 12,750 tCO₂e (18.27%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,961 tCO₂e (11.41%)
Waters's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Waters's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Waters reported a total carbon footprint of 89,672 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 102.18% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Waters's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.4%. a