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Terumo

Terumo Corporation, a leading global medical technology company headquartered in Japan, has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation since its founding in 1921. With a strong presence in regions such as Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Terumo operates primarily within the medical devices industry, focusing on areas like vascular intervention, blood management, and surgical products. Renowned for its commitment to quality and safety, Terumo offers a diverse range of core products, including advanced catheter systems, blood collection devices, and infusion systems. These products are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and user-centric design, ensuring optimal performance in clinical settings. As a trusted partner in healthcare, Terumo has achieved significant milestones, including numerous certifications and recognitions for excellence in medical technology, solidifying its position as a key player in the global market.

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58

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

Terumo's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Terumo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Terumo Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 206,031,000 kg CO2e globally, with 64,123,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 141,908,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In Japan, the company emitted about 42,313,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 50,329,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, totalling around 92,643,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Terumo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 60% per unit of revenue over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Terumo aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the healthcare sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Terumo'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. This request for Terumo is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Terumo is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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