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Cerner

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

23

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

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.

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Cerner's reported carbon emissions

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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201920202021
Scope 1
8,366,000
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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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cerner's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Cerner is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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.

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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