Echosens
Echosens, a pioneering company in the field of non-invasive liver diagnostics, is headquartered in France and operates across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2008, Echosens has established itself as a leader in the medical technology industry, particularly in the development of innovative solutions for liver health assessment. The company’s flagship product, FibroScan®, utilises advanced elastography technology to provide accurate measurements of liver stiffness and fat content, setting it apart from traditional biopsy methods. Echosens has achieved significant milestones, including regulatory approvals and widespread adoption in clinical settings, reinforcing its market position as a trusted provider of liver diagnostic tools. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Echosens continues to drive advancements in liver disease management.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Echosens'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Echosens's score of 19 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Echosens's reported carbon emissions
Echosens, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. Echosens commits to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve a remarkable 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also relative to the 2019 baseline. These targets have been validated through a streamlined process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating Echosens's commitment to sustainable practices within the healthcare sector. The company is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. Echosens's proactive approach reflects its dedication to mitigating climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Echosens 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.
