Sonic Healthcare

Sonic Healthcare, a company in the health and social work services sector (85) headquartered in AU, has reported a total of 430,926,000 kg CO2e for the year 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 36,730,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at approximately 64,876,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 316,203,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included purchased goods and services (approximately 129,887,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 35,276,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (approximately 22,028,000 kg CO2e).

For 2022, Sonic Healthcare reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 35,796,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of approximately 86,356,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 512,601,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for a substantial portion at approximately 286,675,000 kg CO2e.

Sonic Healthcare has established climate commitments to reduce its environmental impact. Notably, the company has committed to a near-term target to reduce global Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 30 June 2030, using a FY2021 baseline. Looking further ahead, Sonic Healthcare aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement and limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Specific targets include a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 2030, and an 80% reduction in emissions from purchased electricity by the same date.

In addition to these overarching goals, Sonic Healthcare has implemented initiatives such as the installation of solar panels at its main laboratory in Berlin, Germany, which is expected to decrease CO2 emissions by more than 30 tonnes per year. The company is actively working towards its science-based emissions targets.