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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Smith Plus Nephew's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Smith Plus Nephew's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Smith Plus Nephew reported total carbon emissions of approximately 159,012,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 568,2000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,491,320 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 667,620,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040, and Scope 3 by 2045. They plan to achieve a significant reduction of 70% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Historically, their emissions have varied, with notable figures from previous years including 69,287,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 77,241,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company is actively working towards these targets as part of their long-term sustainability strategy, reflecting a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,888,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,090,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,021,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Smith Plus Nephew is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
