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.
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In 2021, Cerner reported total carbon emissions of approximately 671,569,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 4,907,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 125,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 540,926,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. In the previous year, 2020, Cerner's emissions were approximately 682,260,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,480,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 127,404,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2020 to 2021. For the US operations in 2021, Cerner's emissions were approximately 127,478,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,846,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 123,032,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Overall, while Cerner has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate commitments.
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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 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.