Blatchford
Blatchford, officially known as Blatchford Mobility, is a leading provider of advanced prosthetic and orthotic solutions, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1890, the company has a rich history of innovation in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of mobility and rehabilitation. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, Blatchford is renowned for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with limb loss or mobility challenges. The company’s core offerings include bespoke prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and personalised fitting processes. Blatchford's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in improving patient outcomes and mobility solutions. Through its innovative products and services, Blatchford continues to set the standard in the mobility sector, making a significant impact on the lives of many.
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Blatchford's score of 7 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Blatchford's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Blatchford reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 300,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing approximately 133,000 kg CO2e, stationary combustion at about 164,000 kg CO2e, and fugitive emissions at 4,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions totalled around 432,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 1,700,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (about 299,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 184,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2020, Blatchford's total emissions were about 2,324,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 324,000 kg CO2e by 2022. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for further commitment in this area. Overall, while Blatchford has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate action and accountability moving forward.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 573,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 859,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,256,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Blatchford is not committed to any 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.
