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Premier Sustainability Profile

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Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1996, Premier has established itself as a pivotal player in the healthcare industry, focusing on supply chain solutions, data analytics, and performance improvement services. The company is renowned for its innovative group purchasing organisation (GPO) model, which enables healthcare providers to leverage collective purchasing power for cost savings and efficiency. Premier's commitment to enhancing patient care and operational excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner for hospitals and health systems nationwide. With a strong emphasis on quality and value, Premier has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its contributions to healthcare transformation and operational efficiency. Its unique blend of technology and expertise continues to set Premier apart in a competitive market.

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31

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Premier's score of 31 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

59%

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Premier's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Premier, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,973,000 kg CO2e, comprising 208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). This represents a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 1,907,000 kg CO2e (331,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030, using a baseline year no earlier than 2008. Premier plans to publicly report progress on these goals annually, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Premier, Inc. independently manages its emissions reporting and reduction initiatives.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
425,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
1,646,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Premier's Industry?

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

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

Premier'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.

Premier 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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