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Arjo

Arjo, officially known as Arjo AB, is a leading global provider of medical technology solutions headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on enhancing the quality of care for patients and healthcare professionals alike. Specialising in areas such as patient handling, wound care, and infection prevention, Arjo offers a range of innovative products and services designed to improve patient mobility and safety. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with ergonomic design, setting them apart in the healthcare industry. With a commitment to sustainability and patient-centric solutions, Arjo has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and excellence in healthcare. As a trusted partner in the medical sector, Arjo continues to strengthen its market position through ongoing research and development.

DitchCarbon Score

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58

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Arjo's score of 58 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arjo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Arjo AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,509,710 kg CO2e, comprising 5,377,960 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 754,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,377,450 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 8,841,830 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,644,960 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 777,380 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,423,400 kg CO2e. Arjo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products, also by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Arjo's commitment to sustainable practices within the healthcare equipment sector. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Arjo AB (publ) and does not cascade from any parent organization.

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22,362,000
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Scope 2
3,380,000
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Scope 3
61,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arjo'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.

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 Arjo is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arjo 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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