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Henry Schein

Henry Schein, Inc., a leading global provider of healthcare products and services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1932, the company has established a strong presence in the dental, medical, and veterinary sectors, serving healthcare professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a diverse portfolio that includes dental supplies, medical equipment, and practice management software, Henry Schein is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the Fortune 500 and its consistent ranking among the top healthcare distributors globally. Henry Schein's unique approach combines comprehensive product offerings with tailored solutions, making it a trusted partner for healthcare providers seeking to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Henry Schein's score of 66 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Henry Schein's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Henry Schein reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 82481 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 1 emissions at about 58304 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 24177 tonnes CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 776259 tonnes CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 549041 tonnes CO2e. Henry Schein has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, Henry Schein targets a 51.6% reduction per million USD value added by 2030 and a 97% reduction by 2050, both from a 2022 baseline. The company is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, a significant step towards its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets have been submitted to the Science-Based Targets initiative, aligning with global climate action efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Henry Schein's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Henry Schein is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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