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Henry Schein

Henry Schein, Inc., a leading global provider of healthcare products and services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1932, the company has established a strong presence in the dental, medical, and veterinary sectors, serving healthcare professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a diverse portfolio that includes dental supplies, medical equipment, and practice management software, Henry Schein is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the Fortune 500 and its consistent ranking among the top healthcare distributors globally. Henry Schein's unique approach combines comprehensive product offerings with tailored solutions, making it a trusted partner for healthcare providers seeking to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Henry Schein's score of 69 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Henry Schein's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Henry Schein reported total carbon emissions of approximately 834,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 58,304,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (about 51,900,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (approximately 7,198,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled around 24,177,000 kg CO2e (market-based), while Scope 3 emissions were notably high at approximately 776,259,000 kg CO2e, with business travel and employee commute contributing significantly. Henry Schein has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline and achieve a 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, Henry Schein targets a 51.6% reduction per million USD value added by 2030 and a 97% reduction by 2050, both from a 2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative, demonstrating Henry Schein's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action within the healthcare sector. The company also plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability profile.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Henry Schein's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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 Henry Schein is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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