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Invacare

Invacare Corporation, a leading name in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1885, Invacare has established itself as a pioneer in the manufacture of durable medical equipment, focusing on products that enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges. The company’s core offerings include wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and homecare beds, all designed with innovative features that prioritise user comfort and safety. Invacare's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted provider in the market, earning numerous accolades for its contributions to healthcare solutions. With a rich history and a dedication to advancing mobility and independence, Invacare continues to lead the way in the medical equipment sector.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Invacare's score of 20 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Invacare's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Invacare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,847,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,215,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 12,062,000 kg CO2e. This marked a slight decrease from 2020, where emissions were about 3,881,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 8,352,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 12,233,000 kg CO2e. Invacare has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its emissions from direct operations and energy consumption, as indicated by its reporting on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. However, there is no available data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass the broader supply chain impacts. Overall, Invacare's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident through its annual reporting, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been outlined.

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3,881,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
8,352,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Invacare's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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. This request for Invacare is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Invacare 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
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