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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In 2024, GE HealthCare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 114,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 140,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 253,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company’s emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 118,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 171,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 680,000,000,000 kg CO2e. GE HealthCare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 42% reduction in these emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2022 baseline. Long-term, GE HealthCare is committed to reaching net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute emissions by 90% from a 2022 baseline. These initiatives reflect GE HealthCare's commitment to sustainability and its alignment with industry standards for climate action, contributing to the global effort to mitigate climate change.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 137,254,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - |
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