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Siemens Healthineers AG

Siemens Healthineers AG, a leading global medical technology company, is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Founded in 1847, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the healthcare industry, focusing on diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and digital health solutions. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Siemens Healthineers is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced imaging systems and integrated healthcare IT solutions. The company’s commitment to enhancing patient care is evident in its unique offerings, such as the AI-powered imaging technologies that improve diagnostic accuracy. Siemens Healthineers holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to medical advancements and patient outcomes. With a rich history of milestones, including the development of groundbreaking imaging technologies, Siemens Healthineers continues to shape the future of healthcare.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Siemens Healthineers AG'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.

47

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Siemens Healthineers AG's score of 47 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Siemens Healthineers AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Siemens Healthineers AG reported carbon emissions of approximately 133,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 47,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Siemens Healthineers is committed to a 13.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and the use of sold products, also by FY2030. In previous years, emissions data showed a trend of significant Scope 3 emissions, with 3,743,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2019, which highlights the importance of addressing these emissions in their sustainability strategy. The company’s targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting a commitment to climate action consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Siemens Healthineers continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

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Scope 1
138,000,000
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Scope 2
60,000,000
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Scope 3
3,743,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Siemens Healthineers AG's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Siemens Healthineers AG is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Siemens Healthineers AG is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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