Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare's reported carbon emissions

Sonic Healthcare, headquartered in AU and operating in the Health and social work services industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2023, Sonic Healthcare reported a total of **approximately 430.9 million kg CO2e**. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 36.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 64.9 million kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 316.2 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to their Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (about 129.9 million kg CO2e) and employee commute (about 35.3 million kg CO2e). Looking at more recent data, for reporting year 2025, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 29.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 58.5 million kg CO2e. For reporting year 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 32.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 61.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data is not yet available for these years. Sonic Healthcare has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to reduce global Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 30 June 2030, using a FY2021 baseline. They have also committed to setting science-based emissions targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, aiming for net zero by 2050. Specific initiatives contributing to emission reductions include the installation of solar panels at their Labor 28 laboratory in Berlin, which is projected to decrease CO2 emissions by over 30 tonnes annually. The company is reported to be on track for its two-year and five-year progress for Scope 2 reductions related to their 2030 target.