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US
updated 5 months ago

Medscape, LLC

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Medscape, LLC, a leading provider of medical information and education, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a vital resource for healthcare professionals, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes clinical news, expert opinions, and continuing medical education (CME). With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Medscape is renowned for its user-friendly platform that delivers evidence-based content tailored to the needs of physicians and other healthcare providers. Its unique offerings, such as interactive case studies and specialty-specific resources, set it apart in the competitive landscape of medical education. Medscape's commitment to enhancing clinical practice and patient care has solidified its position as a trusted authority in the healthcare industry, making it an indispensable tool for medical professionals seeking to stay informed and improve their practice.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Medscape, LLC's score of 25 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Medscape, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Medscape, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions data. The company is a current subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp., which may influence its climate-related initiatives and reporting. As of now, Medscape has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of specific targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. While no direct emissions data is available, the broader context of the healthcare and digital media industries indicates a growing emphasis on sustainability and carbon reduction. Companies in these sectors are increasingly recognising the importance of addressing climate change, which may lead to future commitments from Medscape. In summary, Medscape, LLC has not disclosed any carbon emissions figures or reduction targets, and its climate commitments remain undefined at this time. The company's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, WebMD Health Corp., but specific figures are not available.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Medscape, LLC's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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 Medscape, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Medscape, LLC 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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