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Zimmer Biomet
Medical Device ManufacturingUnited StatesNYSE: ZBH
Last verified 3 months agozimmerbiomet.com
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., widely recognised as Zimmer Biomet, is a leading global medical technology company headquartered in the US with extensive operations across more than 100 countries. Formed through the merger of Zimmer (1927) and Biomet (1977) in 2015, the company boasts a rich heritage in advancing musculoskeletal healthcare.
Specialising in medical and precision instruments, Zimmer Biomet develops, manufactures, and markets an extensive portfolio of orthopaedic reconstruction products, including innovative hip and knee joint replacements. Their offerings further encompass surgical technologies, spine and dental products, and trauma solutions, all designed to alleviate pain and restore mobility worldwide.
As a trusted partner to healthcare professionals, Zimmer Biomet remains at the forefront of pioneering medical device innovation, consistently improving patient quality of life.
44
DitchCarbon score
+12 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Medical Device Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.308
20182025
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Zimmer Biomet's reported carbon emissions
Zimmer Biomet, a US-headquartered company in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions as 15,094,000 kg CO2e. Market-based Scope 2 emissions for 2025 were 22,101,000 kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions stood at 98,022,000 kg CO2e. The total market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2025 were 37,195,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for 2025, specifically noting missing data for purchased goods and services.
Looking at previous years for Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions, Zimmer Biomet reported:
- 2024: 77,386,000 kg CO2e
- 2023: 83,219,000 kg CO2e
- 2022: 89,801,000 kg CO2e
- 2021: 142,176,000 kg CO2e
- 2020: 173,568,000 kg CO2e
- 2019: 190,163,000 kg CO2e
- 2018: 188,912,000 kg CO2e
- 2017: 190,139,000 kg CO2e
Zimmer Biomet is committed to significant climate action. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, using a 2017 base year. Additionally, Zimmer Biomet has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 15% by 2030, with a 2019 base year. These near-term targets are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Zimmer Biomet formally committed to the SBTi in September 2023 to achieve Net-Zero GHG emissions by 2050.
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Zimmer Biomet’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
55% reduction in Scope 1
Zimmer Biomet commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 55% by 2030 from a 2017 base year.
Insufficient data55%
2030
55% reduction in Scope 2
Zimmer Biomet commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2030 from a 2017 base year.
Insufficient data55%
2030
15% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Zimmer Biomet also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 15% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data15%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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