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Shl Medical

Shl Medical, a leading name in the medical device industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery systems, particularly in the fields of injectable devices and auto-injectors. Shl Medical's core offerings include advanced pen injectors and wearable delivery systems, distinguished by their user-centric design and precision engineering. With a commitment to quality and safety, the company has achieved significant milestones, including ISO certifications and partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, Shl Medical continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to improved patient outcomes worldwide.

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46

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

Shl Medical's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shl Medical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SHL Medical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,355,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 43,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 246,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 125,723,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 67,294,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 10,655,000 kg CO2e). SHL Medical has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a reduction of at least 51.6% in Scope 3 emissions per million units sold within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with science-based reduction goals validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices in the healthcare equipment sector. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 298,110,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in overall emissions in 2023. The ongoing efforts to reduce emissions demonstrate SHL Medical's dedication to addressing climate change and minimising its ecological footprint.

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20222023
Scope 1
42,973,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
633,000
000,000
Scope 3
254,504,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shl Medical'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 Shl Medical is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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