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Henry Schein

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Henry Schein, Inc., a leading global provider of healthcare products and services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1932, the company has established a strong presence in the dental, medical, and veterinary sectors, serving healthcare professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a diverse portfolio that includes dental supplies, medical equipment, and practice management software, Henry Schein is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the Fortune 500 and its consistent ranking among the top healthcare distributors globally. Henry Schein's unique approach combines comprehensive product offerings with tailored solutions, making it a trusted partner for healthcare providers seeking to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

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59

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Henry Schein's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Henry Schein's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Henry Schein reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 82481000 kg CO2e, which includes 58304000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile combustion) and 24177000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For the near term, Henry Schein has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and reduce Scope 3 emissions by 51.6% per million USD value added by the same year. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million USD value added by 2050, both from a 2022 baseline. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Henry Schein's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the healthcare sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Henry Schein's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Henry Schein is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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