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Millipore

Millipore, officially known as Merck Millipore, is a leading player in the life sciences and laboratory supplies industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established itself as a pioneer in filtration, purification, and separation technologies, serving a diverse range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental testing. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Millipore offers an extensive portfolio of core products and services, including advanced filtration systems, chromatography solutions, and bioprocessing technologies. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a trusted partner for researchers and manufacturers worldwide. Notably, Millipore has achieved significant milestones in regulatory compliance and sustainability, reinforcing its reputation as a market leader in the life sciences arena.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Millipore's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Millipore's score of 15 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Millipore's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Millipore reported a greenhouse gas emission intensity of approximately 0.00007 kg CO2e per unit of revenue for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where the intensity was about 0.00008 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. While specific total emissions figures for these years are not disclosed, the company has set ambitious reduction targets in the past. Millipore's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions includes a target of a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2011, using 2006 as the baseline year. This target demonstrates the company's proactive approach to climate action, although it is essential to note that the effectiveness of these initiatives in recent years is not detailed in the available data. Overall, Millipore's climate commitments reflect a dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Millipore's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Millipore is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Millipore is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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