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Intuitive

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Intuitive Surgical, commonly referred to as Intuitive, is a pioneering company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, Intuitive has established itself as a leader in the medical technology industry, particularly known for its da Vinci Surgical System, which revolutionises minimally invasive surgery. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Intuitive focuses on enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes through innovative robotic solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced surgical instruments and software that set new standards in the operating room. Recognised for its commitment to improving surgical techniques, Intuitive continues to shape the future of healthcare, making it a key player in the global medical device market.

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50

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Intuitive's score of 50 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Intuitive's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 592,273,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,105,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 25,382,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 558,786,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 633,276,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,137,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 21,565,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 604,574,000 kg CO2e. Intuitive has set a significant reduction target to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate initiatives.

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Scope 1
7,410,000
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Scope 2
18,578,000
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Scope 3
479,087,000
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Intuitive'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.

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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 Intuitive is in US, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Intuitive is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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