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Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health, a leading global healthcare services and products company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company has established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on pharmaceutical distribution and medical products. With a strong presence across North America and significant operations in Europe and Asia, Cardinal Health serves a diverse range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including supply chain management, medication management, and clinical solutions, which are designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Notably, Cardinal Health is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare ecosystem. With a robust market position, Cardinal Health continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a vital contributor to the healthcare landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cardinal Health'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.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Cardinal Health's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Cardinal Health's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cardinal Health reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,315,954,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 163,044,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 220,684,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Cardinal Health plans for 75% of its suppliers, based on spend, to establish science-based targets by FY2028. This commitment aligns with industry standards to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting the company's proactive approach to sustainability within the healthcare sector.

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Scope 1
335,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
177,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cardinal Health's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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. Cardinal Health is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cardinal Health is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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