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updated 2 months ago

DePuy Synthes, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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DePuy Synthes, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is a leading player in the global medical device industry, specialising in orthopaedic and neuro products. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing innovative solutions for joint reconstruction, trauma, and spinal surgery. Founded in 1895, DePuy Synthes has achieved significant milestones, including the development of pioneering surgical techniques and advanced implant technologies. Their core offerings encompass a wide range of products, such as joint replacement systems and surgical instruments, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. With a strong market position, DePuy Synthes is recognised for its contributions to improving patient outcomes and enhancing surgical efficiency, making it a trusted name among healthcare professionals worldwide.

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73

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s score of 73 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Johnson & Johnson

DePuy Synthes, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and as such, it inherits emissions data and climate commitments from its parent organisation. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures for DePuy Synthes, it aligns with the sustainability initiatives of Johnson & Johnson. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting renewable energy usage. As a subsidiary, DePuy Synthes is expected to contribute to the overarching climate goals set by Johnson & Johnson, which include significant commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. However, specific targets or achievements at the DePuy Synthes level have not been disclosed. In summary, while DePuy Synthes does not provide its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate family that is actively engaged in climate commitments and sustainability efforts.

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How Carbon Intensive is DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s primary industry is Health Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s Location?

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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 DePuy Synthes, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
72%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Business Travel
7%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Use of Sold Products
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

DePuy Synthes, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

DePuy Synthes, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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