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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Smith Plus Nephew's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Smith Plus Nephew's score of 50 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Smith Plus Nephew's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Smith & Nephew reported carbon emissions of approximately 159,012,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 749,132,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 667,620,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling about 1,576,764,000 kg CO2e globally. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for 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. In 2022, emissions in Great Britain were reported at approximately 5,563,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,205,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a focused effort on reducing their carbon footprint. Smith & Nephew's commitment to sustainability aligns with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to climate change and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 2
15,090,000
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Scope 3
6,021,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Smith Plus Nephew's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. Smith Plus Nephew is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Smith Plus Nephew is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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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