Arjo, a leading global provider in the medical, precision, and optical instruments sector, is headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1957, the company has established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry, focusing on enhancing patient mobility and safety. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Arjo offers innovative solutions that include patient handling equipment, pressure injury prevention products, and hygiene systems.
What sets Arjo apart is its commitment to improving patient outcomes through advanced technology and ergonomic design. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of unique products that cater to the specific needs of healthcare providers. As a trusted partner in the medical field, Arjo continues to strengthen its market position by prioritising quality and innovation in its offerings.
+27 vs industry average
Arjo’s score of 54 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medical Device Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Arjo's reported carbon emissions
Arjo's climate commitments centre on significant emissions reductions. For its own operations (Scope 1 and 2), Arjo aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This commitment is aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Arjo has set a target to reduce emissions in its value chain (Scope 3) by 25% by 2030, also with 2021 as the base year. The material Scope 3 categories considered are purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products. Arjo has also projected a decrease in carbon emissions to approximately 13,451.068 tonnes CO2e by 2030, with a long-term ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
In terms of reported emissions, Arjo's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 260,667,000 kg CO2e. This comprised about 20,385,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 1,724,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (with purchased electricity accounting for 1,576,000 kg CO2e), and an estimated 238,558,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services represented the largest portion at approximately 169,123,000 kg CO2e, followed by the use of sold products at about 37,946,000 kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at roughly 31,489,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Arjo reported total emissions of approximately 235,866,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 21,388,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2,750,000 kg CO2e (purchased electricity being 2,639,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 at around 211,728,000 kg CO2e. The key contributors to Scope 3 in 2023 were purchased goods and services (approximately 143,504,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 41,888,000 kg CO2e).
In 2022, total emissions were approximately 279,589,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 23,821,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 3,791,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 251,977,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 in 2022 was primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 171,415,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 42,341,000 kg CO2e).
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Arjo’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
Target for own operations 50% Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from our own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 50 percent by 2030, with 2021…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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