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Baxter Healthcare Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Baxter Healthcare Corporation, commonly referred to as Baxter, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1931, Baxter has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the medical devices and pharmaceuticals industry, focusing on critical care, renal care, and surgical products. Baxter is renowned for its innovative core products, such as intravenous (IV) solutions, dialysis equipment, and surgical instruments, which are designed to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes. With a commitment to quality and safety, Baxter has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in renal therapies and the development of cutting-edge infusion systems. As a trusted partner in healthcare, Baxter continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its dedication to improving patient lives worldwide.

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46

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Baxter Healthcare Corporation's score of 46 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

67%

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Baxter Healthcare Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Baxter International Inc.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures, Baxter Healthcare Corporation is part of a broader corporate family that may have sustainability initiatives in place. The emissions data and performance metrics are cascaded from Baxter International Inc., which is responsible for reporting on climate-related performance. Baxter Healthcare Corporation's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are not explicitly outlined in the available data. However, as part of the healthcare sector, the company is likely to align with industry standards and practices aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability. In summary, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for Baxter Healthcare Corporation are not available, the company is positioned within a corporate structure that may influence its climate strategies and commitments.

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How Carbon Intensive is Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Baxter Healthcare Corporation's primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Location?

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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 Baxter Healthcare Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
45%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Capital Goods
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Business Travel
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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