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Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Zimmer Biomet, is a leading global medical device company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1927, the company has established a strong presence in the orthopaedics and musculoskeletal sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, and dental applications. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Zimmer Biomet is renowned for its advanced products, including joint replacement implants and surgical instruments. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, positioning it as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry. Notably, Zimmer Biomet's unique offerings, such as personalised surgical solutions and cutting-edge robotic technologies, enhance patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures, solidifying its market leadership.

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53

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Zimmer Biomet's score of 53 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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Zimmer Biomet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zimmer Biomet reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 10615000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 72379000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 82993000 kg CO2e on a market-based approach. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 11294000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 78507000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 89801000 kg CO2e. Zimmer Biomet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company has pledged to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 15% by 2030, with 2019 as the reference year. In September 2023, Zimmer Biomet formalised its commitment to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These initiatives reflect Zimmer Biomet's dedication to sustainability within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, as it strives to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zimmer Biomet's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Zimmer Biomet is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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