Medtronic
Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1949, the company has pioneered advancements in various medical fields, including cardiovascular, diabetes, and neurological care. Medtronic is renowned for its innovative core products, such as insulin pumps, cardiac devices, and surgical instruments, which are designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements including the first successful implant of a cardiac pacemaker. With a strong focus on patient-centric solutions, Medtronic continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to healthcare worldwide.
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Medtronic's score of 50 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Medtronic's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Medtronic reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 256,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising 131,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 125,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 52% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Medtronic aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030 and to ensure that 75% of its suppliers have science-based targets by the same year. Medtronic is also focused on reducing its Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 37.5% reduction in emissions from upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 2034, using a 2024 baseline. The company has committed to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Medtronic plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Medtronic's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the healthcare sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 74,992,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 269,008,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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