- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate-related risks (coastal flooding, wildfires, water stress, extreme temperatures)
- Transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts)
- Maintaining traceability within the distribution chain
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.9M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 331.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 229.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 11.3M 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
11.9M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
19%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.5 million m3/year
2023
Waste
84.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.8M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 331.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 229.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 13.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 11.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 29% lower than the 2018 baseline.
- Sourced 41% of global electricity from renewable energy.
- Entered into an agreement to power over half of Thermo Fisher’s European footprint with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
- Established a new commitment to achieve 80% renewable electricity utilization globally by 2030.
- Increased certified zero-waste sites from 14 to 20.
- Achieved a company-wide non-hazardous recycling rate of 56%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Assess water usage for water-intensive manufacturing facilities in water-scarce areas by 2024
- Achieve 30 certified zero-waste manufacturing and warehouse sites by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 80% renewable electricity globally by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% from 2018 base year by 2030
- Have 90% of suppliers (by spend) set science-based targets by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
InnovationDiversity and inclusionClimate changeProduct safety and qualityTalent managementCommunity engagement and development