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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Shl Medical's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SHL Medical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,355,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 43,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, 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). Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 298,110,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 633,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 42,973,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 254,504,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. SHL Medical has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and downstream transportation and distribution per million units sold within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, SHL Medical is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while addressing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 633,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,973,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 254,504,000 | 000,000,000 |
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