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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sonic Healthcare'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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 27,731,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,893,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,838,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. In the previous year, 2022, the company emitted about 64,157,000 kg CO2e in total, with 11,309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 57,171,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a significant focus on managing their operational emissions, particularly in the context of their global operations. Sonic Healthcare has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which places them in a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly committing to science-based targets and sustainability initiatives. The absence of defined reduction goals may suggest an opportunity for Sonic Healthcare to enhance its climate strategy and align with industry best practices.
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Add to project| 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
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.
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.
