- Supply chain disruptions due to semiconductor shortages
- Water scarcity and drought
- Managing GHG emissions from energy-intensive processes and transportation
- Rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity risks
QuidelOrtho Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, QuidelOrtho Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.8K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 26.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 27.4K tCO2e (location-based) 28869 tCO2e (market-based). 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
53.8K tCO2e
2022
Water Usage
66.43 ML
2022
Waste
5.4K metric tons
2022
Energy Use
894.8K GJ
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). | 26.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 27.4K tCO2e (location-based) 28869 tCO2e (market-based) |
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 | 53.8K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 45.3K tCO2e/year (Scopes 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 indirect water use by 5.7% year-over-year (Pencoed, Wales)
- Recycled over 2,000 metric tons of waste and diverted over 30 metric tons of hazardous waste from landfills
- Reduced energy usage by 2% through replacing outdated HVAC units
- Vitros XT MicroSlide technology led to a remarkable reduction of up to 50% in slide cartridges
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement energy-efficient systems, infrastructure improvements that conserve water, and eco-friendly alternatives that support waste reductions
- Promote recycling and harness advanced technologies to efficiently manage energy demand
📅 Medium-term
- Develop lower-cost platforms for emerging markets and introduce additional immunoassay products
- Refine waste management practices by implementing improved segregation strategies and adopt more sustainable packaging
🔭 Long-term
- Expand renewable energy usage
- Improve the circular economy and lifecycle of our product line through the use of recycling and reuse strategies
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changePollutionWaterCircular economyWorkforce employment conditions and rightsWorkforce equal rights and opportunitiesValue chain employment conditions, rights and opportunitiesValue chain human rights and fundamental freedomsConsumer information and dataConsumer and end-user health and safetyGood governanceBusiness ethics and complianceResearch and innovation