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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

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Sonic Healthcare's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sonic Healthcare's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sonic Healthcare reported significant carbon emissions, with total 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. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 43% reduction in global Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30 June 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. This commitment reflects Sonic Healthcare's dedication to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations. In Australia, the 2023 emissions were approximately 59,028,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,630,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 48,398,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

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8,124,000
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Scope 2
59,156,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sonic Healthcare's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), 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. This request for Sonic Healthcare is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sonic Healthcare is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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