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Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare, headquartered in Australia, is a leading global healthcare company specialising in laboratory medicine and pathology services. Founded in 1987, Sonic has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including pathology, radiology, and clinical trials, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. Sonic Healthcare's unique integration of advanced technology and expert medical professionals positions it as a trusted provider in the healthcare industry. With a robust market position, Sonic Healthcare has achieved significant milestones, including numerous accreditations and awards for excellence in service delivery, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the diagnostic sector.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Sonic Healthcare's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sonic Healthcare's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sonic Healthcare reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions of approximately 109,136,000 kg CO2e, comprising 36,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 77,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 316,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all three scopes, which is essential for understanding their overall carbon footprint. In Australia, Sonic Healthcare's emissions for 2023 were approximately 59,028,000 kg CO2e, with 10,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 48,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a substantial operational impact within the region. Sonic Healthcare has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, which is a critical step in addressing climate change and improving sustainability practices. Overall, Sonic Healthcare's emissions data highlights the importance of transparency in corporate sustainability efforts, particularly in the healthcare sector, where operational impacts can be significant.

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Scope 1
8,124,000
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Scope 2
59,156,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sonic Healthcare's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Sonic Healthcare is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sonic Healthcare 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.

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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