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Medical Device Manufacturing
CH
updated a month ago

Médecins sans frontières Sustainability Profile

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is a renowned international humanitarian organisation headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1971, MSF has established itself as a leader in the medical humanitarian field, providing emergency medical assistance in conflict zones and areas affected by epidemics and natural disasters. Operating in over 70 countries, MSF delivers essential healthcare services, including surgical care, vaccination campaigns, and mental health support. Their unique approach combines medical expertise with a commitment to impartiality, ensuring aid reaches those in greatest need, regardless of political or social circumstances. With numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, MSF is recognised for its unwavering dedication to humanitarian principles and its ability to respond swiftly to crises, making it a pivotal player in global health and humanitarian efforts.

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14

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Médecins sans frontières's score of 14 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Médecins sans frontières's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,700 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 819,900 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of about 50,100 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 7,700 kg CO2e, which included categories such as capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting. In 2020, MSF's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 533,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 72,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 39,700 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on understanding and managing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or commitments have not been disclosed. MSF has not set any formal reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, reflecting its independent reporting on climate impact. Overall, while MSF has made strides in tracking its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.

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201920202021
Scope 1
1,145,700
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000,000
Scope 2
91,800
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
115,700
00,000
0,000

How Carbon Intensive is Médecins sans frontières's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Médecins sans frontières'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Médecins sans frontières'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 Médecins sans frontières is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Médecins sans frontières's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Médecins sans frontières's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 79% last year and decreased by approximately 93% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 331% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Employee Commuting
331%
Capital Goods
105%
Business Travel
62%

Médecins sans frontières'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.

Médecins sans frontières 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
Reduction Actions

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