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Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Hoya Surgical Optics Inc., a prominent player in the ophthalmic industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various global regions. Founded in 1941, the company has established itself as a leader in the development of innovative surgical solutions, particularly in the fields of cataract and refractive surgery. Hoya Surgical Optics is renowned for its advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs) and cutting-edge surgical instruments, which are designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to numerous key milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of high-quality optical products. With a focus on precision and innovation, Hoya Surgical Optics continues to make significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, earning recognition for its unique offerings and dedication to improving vision care worldwide.

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53

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s score of 53 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from HOYA Corporation

Hoya Surgical Optics Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of HOYA Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. inherits climate initiatives and targets from HOYA Corporation. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. are not detailed in the available data. The company does not have documented reduction initiatives or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) at this time. While no direct emissions data is available, Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. is aligned with the broader sustainability efforts of its parent company, HOYA Corporation, which participates in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and RE100. These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and commitment to reducing carbon footprints across the corporate family. In summary, Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. currently lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, relying on the sustainability framework established by HOYA Corporation.

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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 87% last year and decreased by approximately 87% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 15% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
73%
Capital Goods
27%

Hoya Surgical Optics Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Hoya Surgical Optics Inc. 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.

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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