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Premier

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Premier'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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Premier's score of 23 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Premier's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Premier reported total carbon emissions of approximately 980,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,973,000 kg CO2e (location-based) across its operations. The emissions breakdown includes 208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2022, Premier's emissions were about 1,166,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 1,907,000 kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 1 contributing 331,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 accounting for 1,576,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a reduction in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 1,596,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 2,450,000 kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 1 emissions at 438,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 2,013,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Premier has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, although detailed commitments or future goals remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
438,000
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Scope 2
2,013,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Premier'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. Premier is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Premier is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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