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Synlab, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the medical, precision, and optical instruments industry, specifically within the realm of watches and clocks. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of high-quality diagnostic services and laboratory solutions across Europe and beyond.
Specialising in medical diagnostics, Synlab offers a comprehensive range of services, including clinical laboratory testing and pathology. Their commitment to innovation and precision sets them apart, ensuring accurate results that healthcare professionals can rely on. With a strong market position, Synlab has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint and service capabilities.
As a trusted name in the industry, Synlab continues to enhance patient care through its advanced diagnostic technologies and dedicated expertise.
+29 vs industry average
Synlab’s score of 61 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Synlab, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported total estimated emissions of approximately 407,711,000 kg CO2e for 2025. This includes about 18,934,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 11,065,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 377,712,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, Synlab's total estimated emissions were approximately 436,314,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,521,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at around 12,206,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 405,588,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total estimated emissions were 442,173,000 kg CO2e, comprising roughly 19,929,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 11,527,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 410,717,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3.
Looking back, Synlab's Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based emissions for 2022 were approximately 20,925,000 kg CO2e and 11,307,000 kg CO2e, respectively. For 2021, these figures were about 22,155,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 16,535,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2.
Synlab has set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, aiming to reduce operational (Scope 1 and 2) GHG emissions year-on-year and offset remaining unavoidable emissions. Specifically, SYNLAB UK & Ireland also aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. SYNLAB AG has committed to near-term targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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