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Medical Device Manufacturing
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updated 2 months ago

Welch Allyn, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Welch Allyn, Inc., a prominent name in the medical device industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1915, the company has established itself as a leader in diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, particularly in the fields of cardiology, primary care, and emergency medicine. Welch Allyn is renowned for its innovative core products, including vital signs monitors, otoscopes, and ophthalmoscopes, which are designed to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows. The company’s commitment to quality and user-friendly design has earned it a strong market position, making it a trusted partner for healthcare professionals worldwide. With a legacy of over a century, Welch Allyn continues to drive advancements in medical technology, ensuring better health outcomes for patients globally.

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How does Welch Allyn, Inc.'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.

46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Welch Allyn, Inc.'s score of 46 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Welch Allyn, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Baxter International Inc.

Welch Allyn, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Welch Allyn, it is important to note that emissions data and sustainability initiatives may be cascaded from Baxter International Inc. at a corporate family level. This means that any climate strategies or performance metrics may align with those of Baxter, which is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. As of now, Welch Allyn's specific climate commitments and emissions reduction strategies remain unclear, reflecting a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive sustainability frameworks.

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How Carbon Intensive is Welch Allyn, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Welch Allyn, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Welch Allyn, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Welch Allyn, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Welch Allyn, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Welch Allyn, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2009, 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 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
45%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Capital Goods
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Business Travel
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Welch Allyn, Inc.'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.

Welch Allyn, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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