Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health, a leading global healthcare services and products company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company has established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on pharmaceutical distribution and medical products. With a strong presence across North America and significant operations in Europe and Asia, Cardinal Health serves a diverse range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including supply chain management, medication management, and clinical solutions, which are designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Notably, Cardinal Health is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare ecosystem. With a robust market position, Cardinal Health continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a vital contributor to the healthcare landscape.
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Cardinal Health's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cardinal Health reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,015,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 204,723,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 22,437,666,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their extensive operational footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from their supply chain and product use. Cardinal Health has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2019 as a baseline. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment that 75% of their suppliers, by spend, will also have science-based targets by fiscal year 2028. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 163,044,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 220,684,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were 167,115,000 kg CO2e. The commitment to significant reductions in emissions underscores Cardinal Health's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the healthcare sector.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 148,856,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 212,644,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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