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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Premier's score of 31 is higher than 62% 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, 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). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its organizational emissions by at least 50% by 2030, using a baseline year no earlier than 2008, and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Progress towards these goals will be publicly reported annually. In 2022, Premier's emissions were about 2,038,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 331,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,576,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The trend shows a significant reduction in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were approximately 2,450,000 kg CO2e, including 438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,013,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). Premier's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its structured approach to emissions reduction, with a clear focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is not currently disclosing Scope 3 emissions data. All emissions data is self-reported and not cascaded from any parent organization.
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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 | - | - | - | - |
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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 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.
