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Convatec

Convatec Group Plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global medical technology company specialising in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care, and infusion devices. Founded in 1978, Convatec has established itself as a pioneer in the healthcare industry, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Convatec offers a diverse range of products, including hydrocolloid dressings and advanced ostomy appliances, known for their quality and effectiveness. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, positioning it as a trusted partner in healthcare. Convatec's dedication to improving the lives of patients and healthcare professionals alike underscores its reputation as a market leader in medical technology.

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77

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

Convatec's score of 77 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Convatec's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Convatec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,823,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 12,360,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,463,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were substantially higher, reaching about 239,255,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Convatec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2045. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations by 52% per sold product within the same timeframe. In the UK, Convatec's Scope 1 emissions for 2024 were reported at approximately 2,702,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 2,867,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint across all operations.

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24,650,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Convatec'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 Convatec is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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