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Medline Industries

Medline Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1910, the company has established a strong presence in North America and beyond, serving hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Medline is renowned for its extensive range of products, including surgical instruments, medical apparel, and infection prevention solutions, all designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. With a commitment to innovation, Medline has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product lines and investing in advanced manufacturing technologies. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its quality and reliability, making it a trusted partner in the healthcare industry. Medline's dedication to customer service and tailored solutions further distinguishes it in a competitive landscape.

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39

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Medline Industries's score of 39 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Medline Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Medline Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,278,301,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 173,837,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 131,904,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 6,972,560,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase from previous years, where total emissions in 2020 were about 342,427,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 91,759,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 98,702,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 151,966,000 kg CO2e. Medline has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. They project a 42% reduction in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, targeting a reduction to 63 kg CO2e. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% to 513 kg CO2e by the same year. In the near term, Medline aims to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2023 baseline by 2030. Notably, Medline achieved a 4% reduction in absolute emissions from 2020 to 2021, primarily due to decreased Scope 2 emissions. The company is also implementing initiatives to encourage the use of public transportation and electric vehicles among employees to further reduce their carbon footprint.

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81,309,000
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90,611,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Medline Industries'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.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Medline Industries 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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