Cerner Corporation, a leading health information technology company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and globally. Founded in 1979, Cerner has established itself as a pioneer in the healthcare industry, focusing on electronic health records (EHR), population health management, and data analytics. The company’s core products, including the Cerner Millennium platform, are designed to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient care through innovative technology. Cerner's commitment to interoperability and user-friendly solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Cerner has received numerous accolades for its contributions to healthcare IT, making it a trusted partner for healthcare providers seeking to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.
How does Cerner'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.
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Cerner's score of 23 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Cerner reported total carbon emissions of approximately 671,569,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of about 4,907,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 125,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 540,926,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of upstream activities such as purchased goods and services, which contributed approximately 476,436,000 kg CO2e. Cerner's emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency, as they have disclosed emissions across all three scopes. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Cerner is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, it may not yet have formalised strategies for emissions reduction. Overall, Cerner's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by organisations in the healthcare technology sector, particularly in managing Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 8,366,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 147,827,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 856,665,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Cerner 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.