- Minimizing environmental impact from operations and value chain.
- Increasing supplier due diligence and transparency in supply chain.
- Addressing potential patient health impacts from supply chain materials (PFAS).
Cerus Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Cerus Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 30.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 223 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 473 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 29.8K tCO2e/year. 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
30.5K tCO2e/year
2022
Waste
11.17 US tons/year (Hazardous and Bio-Hazardous)
2022
Energy Use
2.3K MWh/year (approx. based on natural gas diesel gasoline and electricity)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 223 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 473 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 29.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed first greenhouse gas inventory, assessing scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Installed a second autoclave to disinfect solids, reducing biohazardous waste.
- Received a Pollution Prevention Award for installing the additional autoclave.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
People + CultureSocial ImpactEnvironmentalGovernance