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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 3 months ago

Candela Corporation

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Candela Corporation, a leading name in the medical device industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a pioneer in aesthetic and surgical laser technologies, focusing on innovative solutions for skin rejuvenation, hair removal, and vascular treatments. Candela's core products, including the GentleMax Pro and the Vbeam Perfecta, are renowned for their efficacy and safety, setting industry standards with their advanced technology. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in product innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong reputation for quality and performance, Candela Corporation continues to shape the future of medical aesthetics.

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How does Candela Corporation'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.

23

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

Candela Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Candela Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Candela Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary and does not inherit emissions data from a parent organisation. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges at this time, it is important to note that Candela Corporation is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action. As a subsidiary, it may align with the climate commitments and initiatives of its corporate family, although specific details are not provided. In summary, while Candela Corporation lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, it operates within an industry that is progressively moving towards enhanced climate accountability and sustainability practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Candela Corporation'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.

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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 Candela Corporation 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.

Candela Corporation 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
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