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Medical Device Manufacturing
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updated 2 months ago

St. Jude Medical, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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St. Jude Medical, Inc., a prominent player in the medical device industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1976, the company has established itself as a leader in cardiovascular, neuromodulation, and electrophysiology solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, St. Jude Medical focuses on innovative technologies that enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes. The company’s core products include advanced cardiac rhythm management devices, heart valves, and neurostimulation systems, all designed to address complex medical conditions. St. Jude Medical is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, having achieved significant milestones such as pioneering minimally invasive procedures. As part of Abbott, St. Jude Medical continues to solidify its market position, contributing to advancements in healthcare and improving the lives of patients worldwide.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s score of 54 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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St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Abbott Laboratories

St. Jude Medical, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Abbott Laboratories, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a merged entity, St. Jude Medical follows the sustainability initiatives and targets set by Abbott Laboratories. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for St. Jude Medical itself have not been disclosed. The company is expected to align with the climate strategies and reporting frameworks established by Abbott, which include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). While no absolute emissions figures are provided, St. Jude Medical's climate commitments are likely influenced by the broader goals of its parent company, focusing on reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in line with industry standards. The absence of specific data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies.

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Scope 1
578,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
691,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s Location?

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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 St. Jude Medical, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Capital Goods
6%
Use of Sold Products
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

St. Jude Medical, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

St. Jude Medical, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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