GE HealthCare

GE HealthCare's reported carbon emissions

GE HealthCare, operating within the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33) industry in the US, reported a total of approximately 6.35 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 105 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 181 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 8.03 billion kg CO2e, with downstream transportation and distribution accounting for about 4.09 billion kg CO2e of this. For 2023, GE HealthCare's total emissions were approximately 6.35 billion kg CO2e. This breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of around 115 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 124 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were reported at about 6.35 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate targets, including a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. As an interim step, GE HealthCare aims to reduce its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and the use of sold products by 25% by the same year. GE HealthCare has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to address climate change and achieve scientific targets.