Teleflex
Teleflex Incorporated, commonly known as Teleflex, is a leading global provider of medical technologies headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1943, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in innovative solutions for critical care, surgical, and respiratory applications, Teleflex is renowned for its commitment to enhancing patient outcomes. The company’s core products include advanced catheters, surgical instruments, and anaesthesia devices, distinguished by their quality and reliability. Teleflex has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions and maintaining a strong market position in the medical device industry. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Teleflex continues to lead in providing essential healthcare solutions worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Teleflex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Teleflex's score of 36 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Teleflex's reported carbon emissions
Teleflex, headquartered in the United States, has made significant commitments to address its carbon emissions and climate impact. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has set ambitious reduction targets. Teleflex aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, Teleflex has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions—covering areas such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel—by about 32.5% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Teleflex has set a target to reduce its absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2050, again referencing 2019 as the baseline year. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Teleflex's commitment to sustainable practices in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Teleflex is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
