Sonic Healthcare
Sonic Healthcare, headquartered in Australia, is a leading global healthcare company specialising in laboratory medicine and pathology services. Founded in 1987, Sonic has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including pathology, radiology, and clinical trials, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. Sonic Healthcare's unique integration of advanced technology and expert medical professionals positions it as a trusted provider in the healthcare industry. With a robust market position, Sonic Healthcare has achieved significant milestones, including numerous accreditations and awards for excellence in service delivery, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the diagnostic sector.
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Sonic Healthcare's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sonic Healthcare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sonic Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 109,136,000 kg CO2e, comprising 36,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 77,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 316,203,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Sonic Healthcare has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the total emissions were about 113,057,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in 2023. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets available. Sonic Healthcare's emissions data reflects its global operations, with emissions reported across various regions, including Australia (AU), the United Kingdom (GB), and others. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,124,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 59,156,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sonic Healthcare 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.
