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Intuitive

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Intuitive'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.

31

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Intuitive's score of 31 is higher than 86% 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 2022, Intuitive reported total carbon emissions of approximately 491,645,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 505,075,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The emissions breakdown for 2022 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,045,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 21,338,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 463,262,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services, accounting for about 159,362,000 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution, which contributed approximately 104,881,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Intuitive has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at further decreasing their carbon footprint. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.

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20212022
Scope 1
7,410,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
18,578,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
479,086,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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 low 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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