Elekta, officially known as Elekta AB, is a leading provider of advanced solutions in the health and social work services industry, specialising in cancer care and neurosurgery. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company operates globally, serving healthcare providers across Europe, North America, and other regions. Founded in 1972, Elekta has established a strong reputation for innovation in radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and brachytherapy, with its products recognised for precision and reliability.
The company's core offerings include sophisticated treatment planning systems, linear accelerators, and specialised software designed to optimise patient outcomes. Elekta’s commitment to technological advancement has positioned it as a key player in the medical device sector, with notable achievements in improving cancer treatment efficacy. Its focus on research and development continues to drive growth and maintain its market leadership in the health and social work services industry.
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Industry Intensity
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Elekta's reported carbon emissions
Elekta, a company within the Health and social work services (85) industry headquartered in SE, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 490.9 million kg CO2e for the fiscal year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
For the preceding year, 2024, Elekta's total emissions were approximately 541.5 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported a total of approximately 621.7 million kg CO2e. Prior to that, in 2022, total emissions were around 577.7 million kg CO2e, and in 2021, they stood at approximately 464.9 million kg CO2e. Emissions data for 2020 indicates Scope 1 emissions were 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were not fully detailed but included significant contributions from purchased goods and services, and downstream transportation.
Elekta has established several Science Based Targets (SBTi) aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. Key commitments include:
- A long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46.2% by fiscal year 2031, using fiscal year 2021 as a base year.
- An ambition to increase the sourcing of renewable electricity from 61% in fiscal year 2021 to 100% by fiscal year 2030.
- A commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products and the end-of-life treatment of sold products by 55% per radiotherapy cancer treatment course by fiscal year 2031, also from a fiscal year 2021 base year.
- A further commitment that by fiscal year 2026, 45% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have their own science-based targets.
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Elekta’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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