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Thorlabs

Thorlabs, Inc., a leading provider of photonics equipment, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operational regions across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the optics and photonics industry, offering a diverse range of products and services that cater to research and development needs. Thorlabs is renowned for its innovative solutions, including optical components, laser systems, and imaging equipment, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of scientific research. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has earned it a strong market position, making it a preferred choice among professionals in academia and industry alike. With a focus on continuous improvement and technological advancement, Thorlabs remains at the forefront of the photonics sector.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Thorlabs's score of 34 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thorlabs's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Thorlabs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 585,972,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,619,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 10,927,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 573,426,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 468,570,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 30,616,000 kg CO2e). Thorlabs has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's dedication to addressing climate change through measurable and science-based actions. The company is currently in the process of developing specific reduction targets to guide its emissions reduction efforts.

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2023
Scope 1
1,619,000
Scope 2
10,927,000
Scope 3
573,426,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thorlabs's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Thorlabs is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thorlabs is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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