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Glaukos

Glaukos Corporation, a pioneering force in the ophthalmic industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1998, Glaukos has established itself as a leader in developing innovative therapies for glaucoma and other eye diseases. The company is renowned for its unique micro-invasive surgical procedures, particularly the iStent® technology, which has transformed the treatment landscape for patients suffering from glaucoma. With a commitment to advancing eye care, Glaukos has achieved notable milestones, including the first FDA approval of a micro-invasive glaucoma surgery device. The company’s dedication to research and development has positioned it at the forefront of the ophthalmic market, making significant contributions to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for those affected by vision-related conditions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Glaukos's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Glaukos's score of 28 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Glaukos's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Glaukos reported total emissions of approximately 1,916,600 kg CO2e, comprising 569,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,360,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This initiative reflects Glaukos's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating its carbon footprint in the medical technology sector.

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2022
Scope 1
569,400
Scope 2
1,360,200
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glaukos's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Glaukos is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Glaukos is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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