- Integrating GRAIL due to transitional measures imposed by the European Commission
- Expected divestment of GRAIL
- Slowing or uncertain economic growth or armed conflict
- Highly complex application of generally accepted accounting principles
Illumina, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Illumina, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 39.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 18.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 299.0K 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
39.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
277 ML/year
2023
Waste
6.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
593.7K GJ/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). | 18.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 299.0K 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 | 39.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) |
| 2022 | 375.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 42.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 48% decrease in Scope 1, 2 emissions from 2019 baseline
- 16% increase in renewable energy from 2019 baseline; 24% decrease year-over-year
- 100% renewable electricity (through onsite generation, purchased renewable electricity, renewable energy credits, and Green-e certified nature-based carbon credits)
- 56% landfill diversion at core sites
- 8.3% decrease year-over-year in total water consumption; 2.6% increase in water intensity at core sites
- 53% reduction in packaging from 2019 baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 absolute GHG emissions 46% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions from material Scope 3 categories 46% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 46% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero GHG emissions across Illumina’s direct operations (Scope 1, 2) and our value chain (Scope 3) by 2050 from 2019 baseline levels
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 absolute GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from 2019 baseline
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions from material Scope 3 categories 90% by 2050 from 2019 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Accelerate access to genomicsNurture our people and communitiesIntegrate sustainabilityOperate responsibly