Sonic Healthcare, headquartered in Australia, is a leading global healthcare company specialising in laboratory medicine and pathology services. Founded in 1987, Sonic has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including pathology, radiology, and clinical trials, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. Sonic Healthcare's unique integration of advanced technology and expert medical professionals positions it as a trusted provider in the healthcare industry. With a robust market position, Sonic Healthcare has achieved significant milestones, including numerous accreditations and awards for excellence in service delivery, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the diagnostic sector.
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In 2024, Sonic Healthcare reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 468,834,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 36,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 51,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with an additional 358,463,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. In Australia, the company emitted about 58,476,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 48,261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Sonic Healthcare has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to decrease global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43% from a fiscal year 2021 baseline by 2030. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to align with the Paris Agreement, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. Recent initiatives include the installation of solar panels at their Berlin laboratory, expected to reduce CO2 emissions by over 30 tonnes annually. Sonic Healthcare's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own disclosures. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the healthcare sector.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 8,124,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 59,156,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sonic Healthcare 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.