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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

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24

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Intuitive's score of 24 is higher than 76% 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. Despite these reductions, Intuitive has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. The company continues to assess its emissions across all scopes, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and employee commuting, which contribute significantly to its overall carbon footprint. As Intuitive operates within the healthcare technology sector, its emissions profile reflects the industry's broader challenges in achieving sustainability goals. The company is encouraged to develop and communicate clear reduction strategies to enhance its climate commitments moving forward.

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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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Intuitive is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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