KCI
KCI, or Kinetic Concepts, Inc., is a leading innovator in the medical technology industry, headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 1976, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America. KCI is renowned for its advanced wound care and regenerative medicine solutions, particularly its negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems, which are designed to enhance healing and improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to research and development, KCI has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and industry awards that underscore its market position. The company's core products, such as the V.A.C.® Therapy System, are distinguished by their effectiveness and ease of use, making them a preferred choice among healthcare professionals. KCI continues to lead the way in innovative healthcare solutions, contributing to improved patient care globally.
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KCI's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KCI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 30,464,760 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 2,107,250 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,189,890 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, the largest portion of Scope 3 emissions stemmed from purchased goods and services, totalling about 25,316,160 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, KCI's total emissions were approximately 9,325,660 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,298,650 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 3,245,110 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023, particularly in Scope 3 categories. KCI has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate action and transparency in their sustainability efforts.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,379,480 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,738,360 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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KCI 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.
