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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does GE HealthCare'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
GE HealthCare's score of 37 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
GE HealthCare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, GE HealthCare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 246,475,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 114,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 139,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 6,800,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses upstream and downstream transportation and distribution. GE HealthCare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, GE HealthCare plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, also from a 2022 baseline. Long-term, GE HealthCare is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, which includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 137,254,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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GE HealthCare 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.
