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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.

34

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Echosens's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Echosens's reported carbon emissions

Echosens, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not disclosing specific carbon emissions data. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Echosens aims to achieve a significant reduction of 90% in total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets have been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Echosens is actively measuring and working to reduce its Scope 3 emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to its climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Echosens's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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. Echosens is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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