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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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46

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 46 is higher than 74% 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 2024, Sonic Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 468,834,000 kg CO2e. This includes 36,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 51,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, notably 154,455,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. For the year 2023, Sonic Healthcare's emissions in Australia were approximately 10,630,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 48,398,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), totalling about 59,028,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce global Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 30 June 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to align with the Paris Agreement and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Sonic Healthcare's initiatives include the installation of solar panels at their Berlin laboratory, expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 30 tonnes annually. The company is actively working towards these reduction targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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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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