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.
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.
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Premier's score of 25 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 emissions. This reflects a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 1,907,000 kg CO2e, with 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 publicly commits to reporting progress annually on these goals. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are derived directly from Premier, Inc. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - |
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.
