GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, is a leading player in the global healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1892, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of advanced imaging technologies and innovative patient monitoring systems. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, GE HealthCare focuses on medical imaging, monitoring, biomanufacturing, and digital solutions. Its core products, including MRI machines, ultrasound systems, and healthcare IT solutions, are renowned for their cutting-edge technology and reliability. As a pioneer in healthcare innovation, GE HealthCare has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare settings worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does GE 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.
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Industry Benchmark
GE HealthCare's score of 68 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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GE HealthCare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, GE HealthCare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,464,750,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 113,528,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 139,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses downstream leased assets and upstream transportation and distribution. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, GE HealthCare has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, compared to the 2022 baseline. These initiatives reflect GE HealthCare's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 137,254,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 192,207,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
GE HealthCare is participating in some 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.
