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Ambu

Ambu A/S, commonly referred to as Ambu, is a leading global provider of innovative medical devices headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1937, the company has established a strong presence in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of anaesthesia, patient monitoring, and emergency care. Ambu is renowned for its unique single-use endoscopy solutions and advanced airway management products, which enhance patient safety and streamline clinical workflows. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Ambu has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its groundbreaking Ambu® aScope™. Today, Ambu operates in key markets across Europe, North America, and Asia, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the medical community. The company’s dedication to improving patient outcomes and its robust product portfolio have earned it a notable reputation in the healthcare sector.

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57

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ambu's score of 57 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ambu's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ambu reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 209,157,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 190,388,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 18,769,000 kg CO2e. Ambu has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 82% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2027. Looking towards the future, Ambu has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Ambu's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in the healthcare equipment sector.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,337,000
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000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,886,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ambu'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Ambu is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ambu is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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