- Increased water consumption at Phillipsburg facility in 2023.
- Slight decrease in total waste diversion-from-landfill rate in 2023 (53.1% vs 54.5% in 2022).
Avantor, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Avantor, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 55.0K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 26.1K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 28.9K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
55.0K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
3.0K ML/year (2023)
2023
Waste
9.2K tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
212.1K MWh/year (2023)
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). | 26.1K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 55.0K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 57.8K tCO2e/year (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
- Achieved 2025 greenhouse gas reduction goals two years early (16.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019)
- Launched J.T.Baker® Viral Inactivation Solution, a biodegradable, non-toxic alternative to Octoxynol-9.
- Reduced 2023 Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2,819 MT CO2e (4.9% decrease from 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Total Recordable Incident Rate by 25% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (from 2020 baseline)
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 (from 2020 baseline)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCommunity ImpactWorkforce Diversity & InclusionResponsible Supply ChainEthical Conduct & Governance