- Inflationary pressures on costs.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Ongoing impact from COVID-19, particularly in China.
- Disruption to ability to serve and invoice customers due to Oracle Cloud ERP system implementation.
Abcam plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Abcam plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 102.3K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 97.7K 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
102.3K tCO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
14%
of total energy
Waste
190 tons sent to landfill
2022
Energy Use
13.6M kWh
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). | 1.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 97.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 102.3K tCO2e |
| 2021-01 to 2021-12 | 87.9K tCO2e (18 months) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided 956 tonnes of waste from going to landfill by using alternative disposal methods such as recycling, reuse, and energy from waste.
- Reduced energy consumed by cold storage units and laboratories through reduction of freezers and revisions to lab shutdown processes.
- Launched a 1-page datasheet with QR code to reduce paper in product shipments.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- ISO14001 accreditation for Cambridge, UK and Waltham, US sites.
- Targeted sustainability initiatives with specific suppliers.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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