Hollister Incorporated, a leading global medical device company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1921, Hollister has established itself in the healthcare industry, specialising in ostomy care, continence care, and wound care products. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, including skin-friendly ostomy pouches and advanced wound care dressings, which prioritise patient comfort and quality of life. With a commitment to research and development, Hollister has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in healthcare. Recognised for its dedication to excellence, Hollister continues to enhance its market presence through a focus on customer needs and cutting-edge technology, making it a prominent player in the medical device sector.
How does Hollister Incorporated'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.
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Hollister Incorporated's score of 27 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Hollister Incorporated reported total carbon emissions of approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 40,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 122,310,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 106,087,000 kg CO2e). The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. Hollister's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint, although it lacks specific reduction strategies or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Hollister Incorporated's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of its carbon footprint, while the absence of formal reduction targets suggests an area for potential improvement in its sustainability strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 80,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Hollister Incorporated's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 63% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 122% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Hollister Incorporated has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
