Stryker Corporation, a leading name in health and social work services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1941, Stryker has established itself as a pioneer in the medical technology sector, focusing on innovative solutions in orthopaedics, surgical equipment, and neurotechnology.
The company is renowned for its advanced products, including surgical instruments, implants, and patient handling systems, which are designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes. Stryker's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in product development and customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Stryker continues to shape the future of healthcare, making significant contributions to the industry.
+17 vs industry average
Stryker’s score of 40 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Stryker's reported carbon emissions
Stryker, a US-based health and social work services company, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2024, Stryker reported a total of approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 66.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 28.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 1.82 billion kg CO2e.
Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 include purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 1.16 billion kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at roughly 271.1 million kg CO2e.
Stryker has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to be carbon neutral by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. The company also achieved its interim goal of a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, compared to the 2019 baseline. In 2021, Stryker reported a 22% absolute emissions reduction and a 32% reduction in GHG emission intensity per revenue dollar against their 2019 baseline.
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Stryker’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2024
20% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions for Stryker facilities by 20% by 2024 (compared to a 2019 baseline)*
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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