GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, is a leading player in the global healthcare industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1892, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of advanced imaging technologies and innovative patient monitoring systems. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, GE HealthCare focuses on medical imaging, monitoring, biomanufacturing, and digital solutions. Its core products, including MRI machines, ultrasound systems, and healthcare IT solutions, are renowned for their cutting-edge technology and reliability. As a pioneer in healthcare innovation, GE HealthCare has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare settings worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
GE HealthCare's score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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GE HealthCare's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, GE HealthCare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,064,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 105,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 116,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 6,064,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes downstream leased assets contributing 4,094,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. To meet its climate goals, GE HealthCare has established several reduction targets. By 2030, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, it has set interim targets to reduce operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, distribution, business travel, and use of sold products by 25%, both compared to a 2022 baseline. Long-term, GE HealthCare commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 137,254,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 192,207,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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GE HealthCare is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
