Abbott Sustainability Profile
Abbott Laboratories, commonly known as Abbott, is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1888, Abbott has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Abbott is renowned for its innovative products, such as the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system and Similac infant formula, which set industry standards for quality and effectiveness. With a commitment to advancing health and well-being, Abbott has achieved significant milestones, including the rapid development of COVID-19 testing solutions. As a market leader, Abbott consistently ranks among the top healthcare companies worldwide, recognised for its dedication to research and development, and its ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve patient outcomes.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Abbott's score of 67 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Abbott's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Abbott reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,894,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 502,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 393,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 7,056,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to keep global warming well below 2°C. Abbott's reduction initiatives include operational energy efficiency, purchasing renewable energy, electrifying industrial processes, and integrating sustainable engineering technologies. The company also aims for 82% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2026, further extending its climate impact beyond direct operations. In the US, Abbott's emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 207,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 204,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, reflecting its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The company is also dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term vision for environmental responsibility.
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| 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 578,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 691,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Abbott's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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 71% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Abbott'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.
Abbott has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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