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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 8 months ago

DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is a leading player in the global spine industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative spinal solutions, focusing on advanced surgical technologies and comprehensive spinal care. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, DePuy Synthes Spine offers a diverse range of products, including spinal implants, instrumentation, and biologics. Their commitment to research and development has led to unique offerings that enhance surgical outcomes and improve patient quality of life. Recognised for its market leadership, DePuy Synthes Spine continues to achieve significant milestones, contributing to advancements in spinal surgery and solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for healthcare professionals worldwide.

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78

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc.'s score of 78 is higher than 88% 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 Spine, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Johnson & Johnson

DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, any climate commitments or emissions data would be cascaded from this parent organisation. Johnson & Johnson has established various climate initiatives, including Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments, which are relevant to DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc. are not detailed in the available information. The company is aligned with Johnson & Johnson's broader sustainability goals, which include commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. As such, while direct emissions data for DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc. is not provided, it is part of a larger corporate strategy focused on climate action and sustainability.

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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc.'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.

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

DePuy Synthes Spine, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

DePuy Synthes Spine, 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 Spine, 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 Spine, 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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