Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 217.6K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 25.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 189.3K tCO2e. 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
217.6K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
87%
of total energy
📊 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). | 25.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 189.3K tCO2e |
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 | 217.6K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 513.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
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 2 GHG emissions; Accelerated the adoption of renewable electricity via utility contracts – shifting our consumed electricity from 0% to 87% renewable between 2018 and 2023; 20 UK sites were powered by 100% renewable electricity in 2023; Certified four UK sites as zero waste, meaning less than 10% of non-hazardous waste to landfill, incineration, or waste-to-energy; Conducted energy assessments at several UK facilities and completed four energy efficiency measures; Developed a net-zero building design guide for new building construction and major site renovations; Installed 20 electric charging stations for employee use at UK sites
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with our UK operations to 178,054 tCO2e by 2029
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year; Use 80% renewable electricity globally by 2030; 90% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution will have science-based targets by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2018 base year; Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year; Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change