Smith Plus Nephew
Smith & Nephew, a leading global medical technology company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1856, the company has established itself as a key player in the orthopaedics, advanced wound management, and sports medicine sectors. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, Smith & Nephew is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced wound dressings and joint reconstruction solutions. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, such as the introduction of pioneering surgical instruments and biologics. Smith & Nephew's unique offerings, like the PICO™ negative pressure wound therapy system, set it apart in the competitive landscape. Recognised for its quality and reliability, Smith & Nephew continues to enhance patient outcomes and maintain a strong market position in the medical technology industry.
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Smith Plus Nephew's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Smith & Nephew reported total carbon emissions of approximately 127,940,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 11,868,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 667,620,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined amounted to about 24,662,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In the UK, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 5,038,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,497,000 kg CO2e (location-based) for the same year. Smith & Nephew has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 80% absolute reduction in total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This target includes implementing 100% renewable electricity at key facilities by 2025. Additionally, the company is on track to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. The company’s long-term strategy includes achieving net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040 and net zero Scope 3 emissions by 2045. These commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 67,559,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Smith Plus Nephew 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.
