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 2023, Smith & Nephew reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,276,079,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 15,901,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 40,266,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of their emissions, approximately 1,276,079,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their value chain. Smith & Nephew has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040, and Scope 3 by 2045. They plan to achieve a significant reduction of 70% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Their strategy includes initiatives focused on energy efficiency, on-site renewable energy generation, and sourcing renewable energy. In the UK, the 2023 emissions data indicates Scope 1 emissions of about 5,682,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,800,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This reflects their ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce their carbon footprint while aligning with global sustainability goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 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 |
| 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.
