Public Profile

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.

36

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Teleflex's score of 36 is higher than 97% 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

Teleflex, headquartered in the United States, has made significant commitments to address climate change, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has set ambitious reduction targets based on a 2019 baseline. Teleflex has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 54.6% by 2032. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel—by about 32.5% within the same timeframe. In the long term, Teleflex targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Teleflex's commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Teleflex's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Teleflex is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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