Public Profile

Stryker

Stryker Corporation, commonly referred to as Stryker, is a leading global medical technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1941, Stryker has established itself as a key player in the orthopaedics, surgical equipment, and neurotechnology sectors, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced surgical instruments, implantable devices, and patient handling solutions, which are designed to enhance surgical outcomes and improve patient care. Stryker's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry, earning numerous accolades for its contributions to medical technology. With a strong market presence, Stryker continues to lead the way in developing cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and patients alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Stryker'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.

35

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

Stryker's score of 35 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

Stryker's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Stryker Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 81,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. This includes about 54,854,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 81,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2022, the company had total emissions of around 243,317,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 57,383,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 117,059,000 kg CO2e. Stryker has committed to near-term carbon reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector. However, Stryker has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Overall, Stryker's emissions data reflects a significant focus on sustainability and climate responsibility, aligning with industry standards for emissions reporting and reduction initiatives.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20192020202120222023
Scope 1
25,284,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
146,705,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,321,951,000
-
-
00,000,000
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stryker'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

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Stryker is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Stryker 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

Was this information valuable to you?

Similar Organizations

Corentec Co., Ltd.

KR
Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33)
Updated about 1 month ago

Owens And Minor

US
Health and social work services (85)
Updated 17 days ago

Elekta

SE
Health and social work services (85)
Updated 13 days ago

Boston Scientific

US
Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33)
Updated 1 day ago

Getinge

SE
Health and social work services (85)
Updated 3 days ago

Henry Schein

US
Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33)
Updated 3 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers