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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sonic Healthcare's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

41

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sonic Healthcare's score of 41 is higher than 99% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 109,136,000 kg CO2e, comprising 36,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 77,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to 316,203,000 kg CO2e. In Australia, Sonic Healthcare's emissions for 2023 were about 59,028,000 kg CO2e, with 10,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 48,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Sonic Healthcare has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry trends where healthcare organisations are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact but may not yet have established comprehensive strategies for emissions reduction. Overall, Sonic Healthcare's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential action towards sustainability in the healthcare sector.

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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. Sonic Healthcare is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Sonic Healthcare 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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