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.
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Siemens Healthineers AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Siemens Healthineers AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 116,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 193,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e, including 1,429,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,983,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Siemens Healthineers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a long-term goal of maintaining a minimum of 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 138,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,907,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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