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Merative Sustainability Profile

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Merative, formerly known as IBM Watson Health, is a prominent player in the healthcare technology industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2022, Merative focuses on harnessing data and analytics to improve health outcomes, offering innovative solutions that empower healthcare providers and organisations. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, Merative delivers a suite of core products, including advanced data analytics platforms and population health management tools. These offerings are distinguished by their ability to integrate vast datasets, providing actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. Recognised for its commitment to enhancing patient care, Merative has established itself as a leader in the healthcare analytics space, continually evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the industry. Its unique approach to data-driven healthcare solutions positions Merative as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their operations and improve patient outcomes.

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53

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Merative's score of 53 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merative's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from International Business Machines Corporation

Merative, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the organisation is a current subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. As part of its corporate family relationship with IBM, Merative inherits climate-related initiatives and targets. IBM has made significant strides in sustainability, including commitments to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. These initiatives are cascaded to Merative, aligning its climate strategy with IBM's broader sustainability goals. While specific reduction targets for Merative are not detailed, the company is expected to adhere to the climate pledges and strategies established by IBM, which include participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and other sustainability frameworks. This relationship underscores Merative's commitment to addressing climate change, even in the absence of direct emissions data.

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2010201420152016201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
141,000,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
1,034,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Merative's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merative's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Merative'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 Merative is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Merative's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Merative's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 132% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 73% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Business Travel
20%
Employee Commuting
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%

Merative'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.

Merative 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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