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Intuitive Surgical, commonly referred to as Intuitive, is a leading innovator in the medical technology sector, specialising in precision and optical instruments, as well as surgical robotics. Headquartered in the United States, the company has established a significant presence in major operational regions worldwide, enhancing surgical capabilities across various healthcare systems.
Founded in 1995, Intuitive is renowned for its da Vinci Surgical System, which revolutionises minimally invasive surgery through advanced robotic-assisted technology. This system stands out for its precision, flexibility, and control, enabling surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced accuracy. Intuitive's commitment to innovation has solidified its market position, making it a key player in the medical instruments industry, particularly in the realm of robotic surgery.
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Intuitive’s score of 51 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Intuitive, a US-based company in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 696,305 metric tonnes CO2e in 2025. This includes about 9,066 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 29,906 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 657,332 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2024, their total global emissions were approximately 592,272 metric tonnes CO2e, comprising around 8,105 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, about 25,382 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 558,786 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
For 2023, Intuitive's total global emissions were around 633,276 metric tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,137 metric tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at about 21,565 metric tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 604,574 metric tonnes CO2e.
In 2022, the company's total global emissions were approximately 602,190 metric tonnes CO2e, consisting of about 7,045 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, around 21,338 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and roughly 573,807 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2021, Intuitive's total global emissions stood at approximately 505,075 metric tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 7,410 metric tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) of approximately 18,578 metric tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 of around 479,087 metric tonnes CO2e.
Intuitive's climate commitments are outlined in their 2025 Corporate Impact Report. The company discloses all three scopes of emissions, including comprehensive upstream and downstream categories for Scope 3 emissions. There are no publicly available document or SBTi reduction targets. Intuitive's performance data is sourced from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Intuitive yet.
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