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Align Technology

Align Technology, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading innovator in the orthodontics and dentistry industry. Founded in 1997, the company is renowned for its pioneering product, Invisalign, a clear aligner system that has transformed orthodontic treatment. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Align Technology has established itself as a key player in digital dentistry. The company’s core offerings include the Invisalign system and iTero intraoral scanners, which enhance patient experience and treatment outcomes. Align Technology's commitment to advanced technology and patient-centric solutions has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as the treatment of millions of patients worldwide. With a focus on innovation and quality, Align Technology continues to shape the future of orthodontics and dental care.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Align Technology'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Align Technology's score of 22 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Align Technology's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Align Technology reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 3,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, totalling around 42,900,000 kg CO2e globally. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 3,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, resulting in a total of around 39,400,000 kg CO2e. Align Technology has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, focusing on transparency in its sustainability efforts. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.

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Scope 1
3,189,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
37,855,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Align Technology's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), 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. This request for Align Technology is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Align Technology is not participating in any 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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