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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 2 months ago

Lincare, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Lincare, Inc., a leading provider in the home healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across various regions. Founded in 1972, Lincare has established itself as a trusted name in respiratory therapy, home infusion, and durable medical equipment. The company is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality care and innovative solutions tailored to individual patient needs. With a diverse range of core services, including oxygen therapy, sleep therapy, and wound care, Lincare stands out for its patient-centric approach and comprehensive support systems. Over the years, Lincare has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a key player in the healthcare sector. Its dedication to improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life continues to drive its success and reputation in the industry.

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63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Lincare, Inc.'s score of 63 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lincare, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Linde plc

Lincare, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Linde plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Lincare has not established its own reduction targets or initiatives, it inherits climate commitments from its parent company, Linde plc. Linde has set ambitious targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which may inform Lincare's future climate strategies. As of now, Lincare's climate commitments remain undefined, but the company is positioned within a corporate family that prioritises sustainability and emissions reduction. Further details on specific initiatives or targets may emerge as Lincare aligns more closely with Linde's established climate goals.

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Scope 1
16,872,000,000
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Scope 2
23,518,000,000
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Scope 3
14,849,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Lincare, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lincare, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lincare, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Lincare, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lincare, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lincare, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 36% last year and increased by approximately 132% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 48% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 16% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Investments
7%
Downstream Leased Assets
7%
Capital Goods
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Lincare, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Lincare, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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