Abbott
Abbott Laboratories, commonly known as Abbott, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1888, Abbott has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Abbott is renowned for its innovative products, such as the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system and Similac infant formula, which set industry standards for quality and effectiveness. With a commitment to advancing health and well-being, Abbott has achieved significant milestones, including the rapid development of COVID-19 testing solutions. As a market leader, Abbott consistently ranks among the top healthcare companies worldwide, recognised for its dedication to research and development, and its ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve patient outcomes.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Abbott'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Abbott's score of 67 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Abbott's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Abbott reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions of approximately 510,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 407,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050. In the near term, Abbott is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Abbott aims for 82% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation, to have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives reflect Abbott's dedication to sustainable practices within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, aligning with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 569,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 668,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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.
Abbott 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.
