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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 3 months ago

Ethicon LLC Sustainability Profile

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Ethicon LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is a leading player in the global medical device industry, specialising in surgical products and solutions. Headquartered in the United States, Ethicon operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing innovative technologies that enhance surgical procedures. Founded in 1901, Ethicon has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including the development of the first sutures made from surgical silk. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include sutures, staplers, and advanced wound care products, all designed to improve patient outcomes and streamline surgical workflows. Ethicon's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector, making it a preferred choice among surgeons and healthcare professionals worldwide.

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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Ethicon LLC's score of 78 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ethicon LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Johnson & Johnson

Ethicon LLC, 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 LLC is aligned with Johnson & Johnson's sustainability initiatives, which include various climate commitments and reduction targets. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Ethicon LLC itself have not been disclosed. The climate strategies and performance metrics are cascaded from Johnson & Johnson, which is actively engaged in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, all at a cascade level of three. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Ethicon LLC's commitment to sustainability is evident through its association with Johnson & Johnson's broader climate goals. The company is expected to contribute to the overarching targets set by its parent organisation, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes.

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Scope 2
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How Carbon Intensive is Ethicon LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ethicon LLC's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ethicon LLC'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 LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ethicon LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ethicon LLC'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 LLC'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 LLC has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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