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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is a leading player in the medical device industry, specialising in surgical products and solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing innovative technologies that enhance surgical procedures. Founded in 1991, Ethicon has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in minimally invasive surgery. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include advanced stapling devices, energy products, and surgical sutures, all designed to improve patient outcomes and streamline surgical workflows. Ethicon's commitment to innovation has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name among healthcare professionals. With a focus on quality and safety, Ethicon Endo-Surgery continues to lead the way in transforming surgical practices 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

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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.

88%

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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Johnson & Johnson

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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. Ethicon Endo-Surgery is aligned with several climate initiatives cascaded from Johnson & Johnson, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Ethicon Endo-Surgery are not detailed in the available information. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Ethicon Endo-Surgery is expected to adhere to the broader climate strategies and targets set by Johnson & Johnson, which focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. This includes efforts to enhance energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy sources, although specific metrics or targets for Ethicon Endo-Surgery are not provided. In summary, while Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. does not present its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that is actively engaged in climate commitments through Johnson & Johnson's established initiatives.

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How Carbon Intensive is Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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%

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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
Reduction Actions

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