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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.

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Premier's score of 31 is higher than 94% 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 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 combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 980,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This reflects a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 1,907,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 331,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,576,000 kg CO2e. Premier has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its organisational emissions by at least 50% by 2030, using a baseline year no earlier than 2008. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with annual public reporting on progress towards these goals. These targets encompass both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate action. Overall, Premier's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive stance in addressing climate change.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
425,000
000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
1,646,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
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-
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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