Teleflex Sustainability Profile
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.
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Teleflex's score of 61 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Teleflex's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Teleflex Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 70,239,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 53,983,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Teleflex is targeting a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel, within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Teleflex has committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. The company has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. These targets reflect Teleflex's commitment to aligning with global climate goals and reducing its environmental impact in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,877,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,751,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 391,390,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Teleflex's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Teleflex's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. 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 78% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Teleflex'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.
Teleflex has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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