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Land Transportation
CH
updated 3 days ago

Covidien AG

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Covidien AG, a prominent player in the global healthcare sector, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in the medical device and supplies industry, focusing on innovative solutions for surgical and medical applications. Specialising in advanced surgical instruments, respiratory products, and medical imaging technologies, Covidien AG is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s unique offerings, such as minimally invasive surgical devices, have significantly enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. With a strong market position, Covidien AG has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to medical technology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the healthcare community.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Covidien AG's score of 38 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Covidien AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Medtronic plc

Covidien AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Medtronic plc, which influences its climate commitments and reporting practices. Covidien AG's climate initiatives and reduction targets are inherited from its parent company, Medtronic plc. Medtronic has established various sustainability goals, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets for Covidien AG have not been detailed. As part of its corporate family, Covidien AG aligns with Medtronic's broader climate strategies, which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and commitment to climate action within the healthcare sector.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
74,992,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
269,008,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Covidien AG's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is high 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. This request for Covidien AG is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Covidien AG 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
Reduction Actions

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