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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.

45

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 45 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 74,913,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040, and Scope 3 by 2045. To achieve this, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 70% by 2025. These targets reflect Smith & Nephew's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.

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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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