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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.

78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

GE HealthCare's score of 78 is higher than 99% 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 2022, GE HealthCare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 284,670,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 117,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 174,000,000 kg CO2e, and a staggering Scope 3 total of about 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company’s emissions data indicated a total of approximately 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 118,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 171,000,000 kg CO2e. GE HealthCare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established interim targets to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, GE HealthCare aims for a substantial reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability in the healthcare equipment sector.

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192,207,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GE HealthCare's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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 GE HealthCare is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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