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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Zimmer Biomet's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zimmer Biomet reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 101,910,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 67,195,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 77,386,000 kg CO2e on a market-based approach. This marks a significant commitment to sustainability, as the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, Zimmer Biomet has pledged to cut its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 15% by 2030, based on 2019 levels. In September 2023, Zimmer Biomet formalised its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term goal underscores the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. The healthcare equipment and supplies sector is increasingly recognising the importance of such commitments, and Zimmer Biomet's targets are consistent with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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