Smith Plus Nephew
Smith & Nephew, a leading global medical technology company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1856, the company has established itself as a key player in the orthopaedics, advanced wound management, and sports medicine sectors. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Smith & Nephew is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced wound dressings and joint reconstruction solutions. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, such as the introduction of pioneering surgical instruments and biologics. Smith & Nephew's unique offerings, like the PICO™ negative pressure wound therapy system, set it apart in the competitive landscape. Recognised for its quality and reliability, Smith & Nephew continues to enhance patient outcomes and maintain a strong market position in the medical technology industry.
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Smith Plus Nephew's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,535,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 5,038,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% absolute reduction in total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This target includes implementing 100% renewable electricity at its facilities in Memphis and Malaysia by 2022, and at all strategic manufacturing sites by 2025. For the near term, Smith & Nephew is on track to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. This roadmap is part of a broader strategy to reach net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040, and net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2045. The company is actively working with a global energy partner to assess and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action. Overall, Smith & Nephew's initiatives reflect a strong dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 67,559,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Smith Plus Nephew is not participating in any 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.
