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Invacare

Invacare Corporation, a leading name in the healthcare industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1885, Invacare has established itself as a pioneer in the manufacture of durable medical equipment, focusing on products that enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges. The company’s core offerings include wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and homecare beds, all designed with innovative features that prioritise user comfort and safety. Invacare's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted provider in the market, earning numerous accolades for its contributions to healthcare solutions. With a rich history and a dedication to advancing mobility and independence, Invacare continues to lead the way in the medical equipment sector.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Invacare's score of 20 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Invacare's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Invacare, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,691,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 3,881,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 8,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. As of the latest data, Invacare has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This indicates a potential area for growth in their climate commitments, as many companies in the industry are increasingly setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints. Overall, while Invacare has made strides in measuring its emissions, further transparency and commitment to reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.

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2020
Scope 1
3,881,000
Scope 2
8,352,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Invacare's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Invacare is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Invacare 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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