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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, a leading provider in the diagnostic testing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established itself as a pivotal player in laboratory services, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic information services that include clinical laboratory testing, anatomic pathology, and genetic testing. With a strong operational presence across North America, Quest Diagnostics is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality, providing unique solutions that enhance patient care. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in molecular diagnostics and a robust network of patient service centres. Recognised for its market leadership, Quest Diagnostics continues to set the standard in the healthcare sector, delivering reliable and accurate testing services that empower healthcare providers and patients alike.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Quest Diagnostics's score of 37 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Quest Diagnostics's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Quest Diagnostics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,028,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 107,228,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 72,268,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (about 18,872,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions were around 91,613,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing approximately 99,994,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant portion, totalling about 820,410,000 kg CO2e, driven largely by purchased goods and services (approximately 512,089,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 145,072,000 kg CO2e). Quest Diagnostics has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2021 levels by 2030. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations. The reduction targets are part of a broader strategy to mitigate environmental impact and align with industry standards for climate action.

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83,929,000
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Scope 2
145,724,000
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Scope 3
41,299,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quest Diagnostics's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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 Quest Diagnostics is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Quest Diagnostics 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
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