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Owens And Minor

Owens & Minor, Inc., a leading name in the healthcare supply chain management industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has established itself as a vital partner for healthcare providers, offering a comprehensive range of products and services, including medical and surgical supplies, logistics, and inventory management solutions. With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, Owens & Minor is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s unique approach to supply chain optimisation and its focus on enhancing patient care have positioned it as a trusted resource in the healthcare sector. Notable achievements include strategic partnerships and a robust distribution network, solidifying its market position as a key player in the industry.

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How does Owens And Minor's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Owens And Minor's score of 23 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Owens And Minor's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Owens & Minor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 87,428,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 77,078,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, where they were about 5,984,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 15,962,000 kg CO2e in the same year. In 2021, the company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 29,572,000 kg CO2e, primarily from downstream transportation and distribution. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Despite these figures, Owens & Minor has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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10,455,000
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Scope 2
81,655,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Owens And Minor's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Owens And Minor is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Owens And Minor 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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