Smith Plus Nephew

Smith+Nephew, a company in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry headquartered in Great Britain, has outlined ambitious climate commitments. In 2025, the company reported total emissions of approximately 82.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 13.6 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 19.4 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 647.5 million kg CO2e in 2025.

Key climate targets include achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040, and net-zero Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2045. As an interim step, Smith+Nephew aims for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2025, compared to a 2019 baseline. The company is also working towards an 80% absolute reduction in total life cycle greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To support these goals, initiatives include implementing 100% renewable electricity plans at strategic manufacturing facilities by 2025.

In preceding years, total emissions varied. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 81.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 12.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 24.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were about 667.6 million kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions reached approximately 1.32 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 40.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were a substantial 1.28 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 1.46 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 12.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at about 48.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were approximately 1.39 billion kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 1.61 billion kg CO2e. Earlier reporting periods (2013-2020) show Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions ranging from approximately 72.9 million kg CO2e to 85.6 million kg CO2e.