- Increased scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2021 to 2022 due to business growth and expansion of facilities.
- Supply chain disruptions (addressed through resilience assessments of suppliers and backup plans).
OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, OraSure Technologies, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.9K tCO2e (2022); 3091 tCO2e (2021). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.9K tCO2e (2022); 3091 tCO2e (2021)
2023-2024
Water Usage
14.9K m3 (2022); 14521 m3 (2021)
2023-2024
Energy Use
14.7M kWh (2022); 8699262 kWh (2021)
2023-2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 6.9K tCO2e (2022); 3091 tCO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented new packaging reducing paper usage by an estimated 1,500 tons and plastic by 90 tons for InteliSwab® COVID-19 Rapid Test.
- Consolidating operational footprint to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by an estimated 10%.
- Significant reduction in non-conformance rates and scrap, cutting scrap removal costs by almost 50%.
- Initiated a pilot project to reduce air handling in clean rooms, projecting ~50% reduction in natural gas and electricity usage.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product quality and safetyCustomer satisfactionCorporate governance and leadershipEconomic performanceInnovationRisk managementStrategic partnershipsData privacy and securityAffordability, pricing, and access to healthcareEmployee attraction and retentionSupply chain management