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updated 8 days ago

Quest Diagnostics

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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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Quest Diagnostics's score of 37 is higher than 61% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 288,624,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 94,474,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions in the US. Globally, their emissions included around 107,228,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 91,613,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Notably, their total Scope 3 emissions reached about 820,410,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of their upstream activities. Quest Diagnostics has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 30% decrease in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2021 levels by 2030. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to climate action and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company is currently on track to meet these near-term goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Overall, Quest Diagnostics's climate commitments and emissions data underscore their dedication to environmental responsibility within the healthcare sector, as they strive to mitigate their impact on climate change.

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Scope 1
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.

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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

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.

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
Reduction Actions

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